ə̇mˈpȯrchənə̇t; |impər|tünə̇t, -r.|tyü- adjective
Etymology: probably from importune (I) + -ate
1. : burdensome , troublesome
2. : troublesomely urgent : unreasonably solicitous : overly persistent in request or demand
an importunate petitioner
an importunate curiosity
importunate requests for assistance
Synonyms: see pressing