importunacy

[ im-pawr-chuh-nuh-see ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

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

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

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

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

Her negation was so definite that they forbore futile importunacy.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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