importuner

[US]/ˌɪmpɔːˈtjuːnə(r)/
[UK]/ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnər/

Translation

n.a person who importunes; someone who makes persistent, urgent, or pressing requests

Phrases & Collocations

the importuner

an importuner

persistent importuner

annoying importuner

importuner appears

importuner returns

importuner stopped

importuner again

importuner disturbs

importuner persists

Example Sentences

the importuner refused to leave the lobby until he spoke to the manager.

she felt like an importuner asking for another loan from her brother.

the persistent importuner was eventually escorted out by security.

he did not want to be an importuner, so he waited patiently for an appointment.

the politician dismissed the importuner as a mere nuisance.

ignoring the importuner was the only way to maintain his focus.

desperation turned the humble applicant into a shameless importuner.

the celebrity waved away the importuner trying to hand her a script.

one importuner can ruin the experience for all the other customers.

the receptionist knew exactly how to handle an aggressive importuner.

he became an importuner out of sheer necessity to save his business.

do not mistake a loyal fan for a tiresome importuner.

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