Definitions
- Describing behavior that is overly insistent or demanding. - Referring to someone who is asking for something repeatedly and annoyingly. - Talking about a person who is being pushy or intrusive in their requests.
- Describing behavior that continues despite obstacles or challenges. - Referring to someone who is determined to achieve a goal or complete a task. - Talking about a person who is consistent and unwavering in their efforts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe behavior that is ongoing and repetitive.
- 2Both words can be used to describe someone's actions.
- 3Both words can have a negative connotation depending on the context.
- 4Both words can be used to describe someone who is not easily deterred.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Importunely implies a more forceful and demanding behavior than persistently.
- 2Purpose: Importunely often involves asking for something specific, while persistently can refer to any ongoing behavior or action.
- 3Attitude: Importunely can have a negative connotation of annoyance or intrusiveness, while persistently can have a positive connotation of determination and perseverance.
- 4Frequency: Importunely suggests a higher frequency of repetition than persistently.
- 5Scope: Importunely is often used to describe a specific behavior or action, while persistently can refer to a broader range of behaviors or actions.
Remember this!
Importunely and persistently both describe ongoing and repetitive behavior, but they differ in intensity, purpose, attitude, frequency, and scope. Importunely implies a more forceful and demanding behavior, often involving asking for something specific, while persistently can refer to any ongoing behavior or action and has a positive connotation of determination and perseverance.
