insistent (Meaning)
insistent (s)
repetitive and persistent
demanding attention
insistent (a.)
Standing or resting on something; as, an insistent wall.
Insisting; persistent; persevering.
See Incumbent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of insistent
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- dedicated
- steady
- relentless
- adamant
- pertinacious
- patient
- stubborn
- staunch
- determined
- true
- persevering
- dogged
- tenacious
- constant
- willful
- steadfast
- loyal
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- certain
- intent
- firm
- hell-bent
- unwavering
- obstinate
- mulish
- good
- indomitable
- resolved
- unregenerate
- positive
- unfaltering
- perverse
- single-minded
- stanch
- peevish
- unrelenting
- obdurate
- indurate
- unhesitating
- pigheaded
- unbending
- stiff-necked
- hardened
- bullheaded
- sure
- wilful
- hard
- opinionated
- implacable
- wrongheaded
- hardheaded
- headstrong
- assured
- stern
- self-willed
- devoted
- unflinching
- inflexible
- resistant
- unconquerable
- wayward
- faithful
- unyielding
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
insistent Sentence Examples
- The insistent knocking at the door pierced the silence, demanding attention.
- His insistent pleas for help fell on deaf ears, leaving him desperate.
- The insistent buzz of the alarm clock shattered the sweet slumber.
- The children's insistent demands for ice cream proved irresistible.
- The persistent rain hammered down with an insistent intensity, flooding the streets.
- The doctor's insistent warnings about the dangers of smoking went unheeded.
- The insistent ticking of the clock served as a cruel reminder of time passing.
- His insistent body language suggested a hidden agenda.
- The insistent stare of the stranger made her feel uneasy.
- Despite her insistent denials, the truth was written all over her face.
FAQs About the word insistent
repetitive and persistent, demanding attentionStanding or resting on something; as, an insistent wall., Insisting; persistent; persevering., See Incumbent.
persistent, resolute, dedicated, steady, relentless, adamant, pertinacious, patient,stubborn, staunch
surrendering, hesitant, surrendering, quitting, irresolute, quitting, yielding, irresolute, faltering, faltering
The insistent knocking at the door pierced the silence, demanding attention.
His insistent pleas for help fell on deaf ears, leaving him desperate.
The insistent buzz of the alarm clock shattered the sweet slumber.
The children's insistent demands for ice cream proved irresistible.
