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Definition of insistent : 1. Insisting; persistent; persevering.
2. See Incumbent.
3. Standing or resting on something; as, an insistent wall.

Synonyms:

piercing, continual, glaring, can't hear yourself think, driven, motivated, continuous, gross, patient, riotous, reiterative, importune, crying, inst, loud, urgent, instantaneous, shrill, forceful, deafening, exigent, continue, flagrant, resounding, rank, pertinacious, vociferous, noisy, emphatic, exacting, ambitious, ear-splitting, importunate, sedulous, purposeful, imperative, repetitive, instant, blatant, clamant, clamorous, repetitious, competitive, uproarious, egregious, strident

certain, affirmative, positive, declarative, definite, predicative, assertive, categorical, sure

bulldogged, undaunted, flintlike, stiff, hard, obdurate, unflagging, stony, obstinate, strong, brave, enduring, fervent

implacable, unwavering, valiant, decided, indomitable, steady, dauntless, decisive, unflinching, stubborn, willing, resolved, dogged, thorough, ruthless, hearty, steadfast, unchangeable, loyal, constant, true, relentless, intent, unyielding, unshakeable, bold, devoted, persevering, stern, strong-minded, reliable, diligent, steely, indefatigable, courageous, plucky, determined, tenacious, committed, tough, bullheaded, serious, uncompromising, staunch, resolute, faithful, firm, deliberate, zealous, set, unbending, tireless, headstrong, earnest, iron-willed, inexorable, dedicated, strong-willed, spunky, persistent, fearless

Usage examples:

• She was not very anxious to supply the information, but Violet was insistent and soon possessed herself of the full details of the argument which she seemed to find highly amusing. - "The Keeper of the Door", Ethel M. Dell.
• Desmond bent his head to avoid the insistent gaze. - "Okewood of the Secret Service", Valentine Williams.
• There was a silence; and then, taking her hand again, he again kissed it, and holding it for an insistent moment said, 'Althea, won't you try being engaged to me? - "Franklin Kane", Anne Douglas Sedgwick.