importunacy

[ im-pawr-chuh-nuh-see ]

noun

1. the quality or condition of being importunate; importunateness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of importunacy¹

First recorded in 1540–50; importun(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

That which great men most detest, namely, importunacy; to this the Giver and the Forgiver Encourages his sick petitioners!

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Dear Krehbiel,—Please dont let my importunacy urge you to write when you have little time and leisure.

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Though he still winced from the recollection, he was sorry that he had resisted the importunacy of Basil's apology.

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Her negation was so definite that they forbore futile importunacy.

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