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insistent

/ɪnˈsɪs.tənt/
in · sis · tent
Adverb:insistently
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1

Firmly and repeatedly demanding something or refusing to accept refusal.

Example

"The patient was insistent about getting a second medical opinion before scheduling the surgery."

2

Continuing in a prolonged, repetitive, and demanding manner that compels attention (especially of a sound, rhythm, or sensation).

Example

"An insistent knocking at the front door woke the entire household in the middle of the night."

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insipidly
insist
insistence
insistent
insistently
insofar
insole

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from French insistent or directly from Latin insistentem, the present participle of insistere ('to stand upon, press upon, or persevere'), formed from in- ('upon') and sistere ('to stand').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Insistent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/insistent
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