Definitions
- Describing a persistent and annoying request or demand. - Referring to a pleading or begging tone in making a request. - Talking about a pushy or intrusive manner of asking for something.
- Referring to a firm and determined request or demand. - Describing a persistent and unwavering tone in making a request. - Talking about a strong or forceful manner of asking for something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a persistent manner of making a request.
- 2Both words imply a certain level of urgency or importance in the request.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a tone or manner of speaking.
What is the difference?
- 1Tone: Importunately has a negative connotation, suggesting annoyance or intrusiveness, while insistently is more neutral and can convey determination or urgency.
- 2Intensity: Importunately implies a more desperate or urgent request, while insistently can be used for both urgent and non-urgent requests.
- 3Manner: Importunately suggests a pushy or intrusive manner, while insistently suggests a more assertive or confident manner.
- 4Connotation: Importunately can be seen as impolite or rude, while insistently is more commonly associated with persistence and determination.
- 5Usage: Importunately is less common than insistently and may be considered more formal or literary.
Remember this!
Importunately and insistently are synonyms that both describe a persistent manner of making a request. However, importunately has a negative connotation and suggests a pushy or intrusive manner, while insistently is more neutral and can convey determination or urgency. Additionally, importunately is less common and may be considered more formal or literary.
