Antonyms for importunity

Grammar : Noun

Spell : im-pawr-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪm pɔrˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu-

Definition of importunity

Origin : early 15c., "persistence, insistence; over-eagerness," from Middle French importunité (14c.), from Latin importunitatem (nominative importunitas) "unsuitableness; unmannerliness, incivility," from importunus "unfit, troublesome" (see importune).

As in insistence : noun demand
As in urgency : noun importance
As in imploration : noun appeal
As in insistency : noun insistence
As in persistency : noun insistence
As in demand : noun question, request
As in desire : noun request
As in appeal : noun request for help

Example sentences :

This is the importunity He teaches, and we must learn: to claim and take the blessing.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

That was importunity, that would rather die than not have his people given him.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

In the former you have the importunity that claims and receives an immediate answer.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

"Supposed to mind their own business," said Hal, exasperated with the man's importunity.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

But he persevered in his request, and wrung from him by his importunity what his deserts could not get.
Extract from : « On Prayer and The Contemplative Life » by St. Thomas Aquinas

He was moved to action by the desire to escape the woman's importunity.
Extract from : « Jesus the Christ » by James Edward Talmage

Wearied by his importunity, Lady Newburgh at last forbade him the house.
Extract from : « Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 » by Mrs. Thomson

He was angry with her importunity and would have answered sternly.
Extract from : « The Damsel and the Sage » by Elinor Glyn

Never was seen such patience and importunity as that displayed by boy and beast.
Extract from : « In Eastern Seas » by J. J. Smith

You will pardon my importunity in favor of the sentiment which dictated it.
Extract from : « Lafayette » by Martha Foote Crow

Synonyms for importunity

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