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Insistent
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insistunt
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Simple meaning
What does Insistent mean?
Insistent means firm and hard to ignore.
Dictionary definition
Firm and repeated in asking, saying, or demanding something.
Example sentences
Insistent in a sentence
easy
The insistent beeping told us the timer was finished.
medium
She was insistent that the group double-check the directions.
hard
The author uses an insistent tone to show that the message is urgent and important.
Synonyms
Words like Insistent
firmSteady and strong in position or belief.
persistentContinuing and not giving up.
Antonyms
Opposite words
Word family
Insistent word family
Base word
insistent
adjective
insistent
Base form.
verb
insist
To say or demand firmly.
noun
insistence
The act of insisting.
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Practice 1
What does insistent mean?
Insistent describes something firm, repeated, or hard to ignore.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to insistent?
Persistent is closest because both suggest continuing firmly.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses insistent correctly?
This sentence correctly uses insistent to describe a repeated, firm sound.
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