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Synonyms for importunate
ɪmˈpɔr tʃə nɪtim·por·tu·nate
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English Synonyms and Antonyms
importunate
One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that foresees rather the pain of disappointment than the delight of attainment. One is eager for the gratification of any appetite or passion; he is earnest in conviction, purpose, or character. Eager usually refers to some specific and immediate satisfaction, earnest to something permanent and enduring; the patriotic soldier is earnest in his devotion to his country, eager for a decisive battle.
Synonyms:
animated, anxious, ardent, burning, desirous, eager, earnest, enthusiastic, fervent, glowing, hot, impatient, impetuous, intense, intent, keen, longing, vehement, yearning, zealousAntonyms:
apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmovedPreposition:
Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
importunate
Synonyms:
over-urgent, over-entreative, pressing
Princeton's WordNet
importunateadjective
expressing earnest entreaty
"an importunate job applicant"
Antonyms:
imperative
Dictionary of English Synonymes
importunateadjective
Synonyms:
urgent, pertinacious, pressing, teasing, busy, earnestly solicitous
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#487 | hot | |
#4429 | burning | |
#5288 | animated | |
#5534 | intent | |
#7174 | intense | |
#8740 | pressing | |
#9217 | keen | |
#11300 | eager | |
#13784 | enthusiastic | |
#13864 | anxious | |
#17693 | earnest | |
#18433 | glowing | |
#22948 | longing | |
#27965 | impatient | |
#31690 | yearning | |
#33982 | ardent | |
#43874 | zealous | |
#46093 | fervent | |
#46387 | desirous | |
#76435 | vehement | |
#83664 | impetuous | |
#210695 | importunate |
Translations for importunate
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- ملحArabic
- importúCatalan, Valencian
- aufdringlichGerman
- importunoSpanish
- مهمPersian
- itsepintainen, hellittämätön, vaativainenFinnish
- liostaScottish Gaelic
- מַפצִירHebrew
- ಆಮದು ಮಾಡುKannada
- māneneMāori
- importunarPortuguese
- สำคัญThai
- 强求Chinese
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