insistent
word
Definition
Describes someone who keeps asking for something or does not give up easily. An insistent person repeats their request with determination.
Usage & Nuances
'Insistent' is typically neutral or slightly negative, especially if the request is unwanted or annoying. Common collocations: 'an insistent voice,' 'insistent demands.' Different from 'persistent,' which suggests continued effort but less repetition.
Spanish: insistentePortuguese (BR): insistentePortuguese (PT): insistenteChinese (Simplified): 坚持的 - 固执的Chinese (Traditional): 堅持的 - 固執的Hindi: ज़िद्दी - आग्रहपूर्णArabic: مُصِرّBengali: জিদি - অনবরত জিজ্ঞাসুRussian: настойчивый - назойливыйJapanese: しつこい - 強く主張するVietnamese: khăng khăng - nài nỉKorean: 집요한 - 끈질긴Turkish: ısrarcıUrdu: اصرار کرنے والاIndonesian: keras - bersikeras
Example Sentences
She used an insistent tone during the meeting.
basic
The child's insistent questions made her laugh.
basic
Don't be so insistent—he'll say yes if he wants to.
natural
He was insistent about getting an answer.
basic
He grew more insistent as the night went on.
natural
Her insistent ringing at the door finally got someone to answer.
natural