Insistence

ɪnˈsɪstəns

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of demanding something firmly or persistently.

Her insistence on punctuality made everyone arrive on time.

the persistence of maintaining a particular stance or viewpoint.

He spoke with such insistence that it was hard to ignore his arguments.

the continuous reinforcement of a statement or belief.

The teacher's insistence on the importance of honesty shaped the students' values.

From Latin 'insistentia', from 'insistere', meaning to stand upon or to insist.

insistence on quality

A firm commitment to ensuring that standards are met.

insistence upon attendance

A strong requirement for individuals to be present.

insistence that matters

The idea that something is of utmost importance or necessity.

insist

To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.

persist

To continue firmly in a course of action despite difficulty.

Being pushy about something.

Her insistence can come off as really pushy sometimes.

Stringing someone along with demands.

He's got a lot of insistence going on, really stringing me along with his requests.