Definition of IMPORTUNITY

importunity

Meanings

Plural: importunities

Noun

  • insistent solicitation and entreaty
    • "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
  • A constant and insistent demanding.
  • An inappropriate or unsuitable time; unseasonableness.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French importunité, from Latin importūnitās (“incivility”).

Synonyms

urgency, urging

Scrabble Score: 18

importunity is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
importunity is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
importunity is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

importunity is a valid Words With Friends word