insistent
5 synonyms for insistent, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Firmly and persistently demanding something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use insistent
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
insistent on
insistent demand
Etymology
From Latin insistens, present participle of insistere ("to stand upon, persist").
Full origin of insistent →Frequently asked questions
What does “insistent” mean?
The word “insistent” means firmly and persistently demanding something. In plain terms, refusing to let a demand or request drop; persistently pressing.
How do you pronounce “insistent”?
“Insistent” is pronounced ihn-SIHS-tuhnt (/ɪnˈsɪstənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “insistent” in a sentence?
Here is “insistent” used in a sentence: “He was insistent that we try the local specialty.”
What part of speech is “insistent”?
“Insistent” is an adjective.
Where does the word “insistent” come from?
The word “insistent” comes from Latin. From Latin insistens, present participle of insistere ("to stand upon, persist").
