insistent

/ɪnˈsɪstənt/
adjective
  1. Demanding something firmly and repeatedly, not taking no for an answer.
    • My little brother was insistent that we watch his favorite movie again.
    • She was insistent that everyone follow the safety rules.
    • The customer was insistent on speaking to the manager about the problem.
  2. Continuing for a long time in a way that is hard to ignore; persistent.
    • The insistent rain made the river rise quickly.
    • There was an insistent knocking at the door that would not stop.
    • The insistent sound of the alarm clock finally woke me up.
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