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insistent
い-Adjective

Also written as 執拗い

Definitions

  1. 1. insistent
  2. 2. obstinate
  3. 3. too rich (taste, etc.)
This い-adjective describes something or someone that is persistently annoying, overly clingy, or excessively strong in flavor or intensity. It can refer to a person who won't give up, a taste that is too rich, or behavior that is difficult to shake off.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

She kept pestering me with "You have to come, you have to come!"

Sentence 2

I can't shake this anxiety today — it just keeps lingering.

Sentence 3

I do understand why my boss won't let up about the numbers.

Sentence 4

We keep getting pestered with emails asking for additional materials.

Sentence 5

"Still can't make up your mind?" — my brother just won't let it go!