adjective
insistent
ihn-SIHS-tuhnt
Insistent (adjective) means Firmly and persistently demanding something. Example: “He was insistent that we try the local specialty.”
adjective
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Firmly and persistently demanding something.
"He was insistent that we try the local specialty."
"The insistent knocking on the door woke everyone up."
How to use insistent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefusing to let a demand or request drop; persistently pressing.
Common pairings
insistent on
insistent demand
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more insistent
- Superlative
- most insistent
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Etymology
From Latin insistens, present participle of insistere ("to stand upon, persist").
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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").
