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Synonyms for importunate
ɪmˈpɔr tʃə nɪtim·por·tu·nate

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  1. 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, zealous

    Antonyms:
    apathetic, calm, careless, cold, cool, dispassionate, frigid, heedless, indifferent, negligent, phlegmatic, purposeless, regardless, stolid, stony, stupid, unconcerned, uninterested, unmindful, unmoved

    Preposition:
    Eager for (more rarely after) favor, honor, etc.; eager in pursuit.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. importunate

    Synonyms:
    over-urgent, over-entreative, pressing

    Antonyms:
    modest, diffident

Princeton's WordNet5.0 / 1 vote

  1. importunateadjective

    expressing earnest entreaty

    "an importunate job applicant"

    Antonyms:
    imperative

Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. importunateadjective

    Synonyms:
    urgent, pertinacious, pressing, teasing, busy, earnestly solicitous

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  1. Phyllis McGinley:

    Sisters are always drying their hair. Locked into rooms, alone, they pose at the mirror, shoulders bare, trying this way and that their hair, or fly importunate down the stair to answer the telephone.


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