1. persistent or urgent requests or demands
Usage: formal; plural form of importunity

Examples

• Despite his importunities, she refused to lend him money again.
• The charity workers’ importunities finally convinced the wealthy donor to contribute.
• He grew tired of her constant importunities for attention.
• The politician ignored the lobbyists’ importunities during the meeting.
• Her importunities for a promotion were met with silence from management.
• The beggar’s importunities made the pedestrians uncomfortable.