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insistent

/ɪnˈsɪs.tənt/

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adjective

/ɪnˈsɪs.tənt/B2formal
  • ruОписывает человека или вещь, которые настойчиво и многократно требуют чего-либо, не принимая отказа.

Describes a person or thing that demands something firmly and repeatedly, not accepting refusal.

  1. Repetitive and persistentB2formal

    Continuously repeating a request or demand, showing strong determination.

    ruНастойчивый

    • Her insistent knocking on the door finally woke him up.
    • The child was insistent on having a bedtime story every night.
    • Despite the refusals, he remained insistent about his proposal.
    • The reporter's insistent questions made the politician uncomfortable.

    Synonymsdemandingdoggedimportunatepersistentpertinaciouspressingrelentlesstenaciousunremitting

    Antonymsapathetichalf-heartedindifferentunassertive

  2. Demanding attentionB2formal

    Requiring immediate notice or action; impossible to ignore.

    ruНастойчивый

    • The insistent buzz of the alarm clock filled the room.
    • There was an insistent need to address the growing crisis.
    • Her gaze was insistent, demanding an explanation.
    • The insistent ringing of the phone interrupted their conversation.

    Synonymscommandingcompellingdemandingimperativeinescapablepressingurgent

    Antonymsinconspicuousnegligibleunobtrusive

Forms
  • more insistent comparative form
  • most insistent superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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