insisting

The word “insisting” means firmly demanding something; insistent. In plain terms, describes someone firmly pressing a demand or claim, without giving up.

“Insisting” is pronounced ihn-SIHS-tihng (/ɪnˈsɪstɪŋ/ in IPA).

Here is “insisting” used in a sentence: “He kept insisting he was right, no matter what evidence we showed him.”

“Insisting” is an adjective.

“Insisting” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Insisting describes firmly asserting or repeating a position, often in response to doubt or resistance, while demanding implies a stronger, more forceful requirement that leaves little room for refusal. Someone insisting on an explanation is pressing their point, whereas someone demanding an explanation is asserting authority to require it.

As an adjective, insisting describes someone or something that is firmly demanding something, such as an insisting tone or an insisting request. It comes from the verb insist and functions like other -ing adjectives (annoying, convincing) that describe an ongoing quality rather than a completed action.

Insisting on is typically followed by a noun or gerund, as in insisting on payment or insisting on leaving, while insisting that introduces a full clause, as in insisting that he leave. Both express firm demands, but the grammatical pattern that follows depends on whether a noun phrase or a clause comes next.