n. One who importunes; an importuner. [ Obs. ] Sir E. Sandys. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Importune. ] 1. Troublesomely urgent; unreasonably solicitous; overpressing in request or demand; urgent; teasing; as, an importunate petitioner, curiosity. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hard to be borne; unendurable. [ R. ] Donne.
-- Im*por"tu*nate*ly, adv. -- Im*por"tu*nate*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]