Synonyms for

Insistence

Verb / ˌɪˈnsɪstʌns / Another word for insistence — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of demanding something firmly or persistently.

Synonyms & similar words

pressure press insisting imperativeness insistency persistence determination tenacity perseverance doggedness obstinacy stubbornness firmness steadfastness tenaciousness adamancy resoluteness refusal intransigence obduracy implacability intractability rigidity inflexibility unyieldingness

Synonyms by register

Formal

perseverance persistence tenacity resolution

Informal

stubbornness pushiness doggedness

Literary

importunity implacability

Antonyms

acquiescence compliance submission reluctance hesitation yielding passivity

Common collocations

  • insistence on
  • insistence upon
  • her insistence
  • his insistence
  • insistence on doing
  • insistence on having
  • without insistence

Word family

noun insistence
verb insist
adjective insistent
adverb insistently

Usage note

Insistence often implies a strong, sometimes unyielding, demand or affirmation. It can carry a slightly negative connotation of being overly forceful.

Example sentences

  1. His insistence on following the rules made him a reliable employee.
  2. Her insistence on perfection sometimes caused her to take longer than necessary.
  3. The teacher's insistence on good behavior created a respectful classroom environment.
  4. The coach's insistence on practice paid off in the team's success.
  5. The child's insistence on having a toy caused a tantrum in the store.

Quotes

  • Insistence, n. The quality that makes people stick to an idea they should have given up long ago.
  • Insistence is the quality of a great personality.
  • Insistence is the only thing that will bring success.

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