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Definition insistent in British English

insistent adjective

adjective
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/
1

saying very firmly that something must happen or that something is true

Example

She was absolutely insistent on getting her money by tomorrow.

Example

John was insistent that we shouldn't tell anyone else about our plans.

Synonyms and related words
determined ambitious persistent
2

continuous, and loud or strong

Example

The insistent buzz of the telephone was driving me mad.

Synonyms and related words
loud noisy shrill
Definition insistent in British English