importunate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite expressing earnest entreaty
    • an importunate job applicant

WordNet

Im*por"tu*nate adjective
Etymology
See Importune.
Definitions
  1. Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing; as, an impotunate petitioner, curiosity. Whewell.
  2. Hard to be borne; unendurable. R. Donne. -- Im*por"tu*nate*ly, adv. -- Im*por"tu*nate*ness, n.

Webster 1913