adjective

insistent

ihn-SIHS-tuhnt

Insistent (adjective) means Firmly and persistently demanding something. Example: “He was insistent that we try the local specialty.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishRefusing to let a demand or request drop; persistently pressing.

Common pairings

insistent on insistent demand

Word forms

more insistent comparative, most insistent superlative

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Etymology

From Latin insistens, present participle of insistere ("to stand upon, persist").

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for insistent

persistent consistent nonexistent inconsistent

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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").