Synonyms of insistent

insistent

adjective

in-ˈsi-stənt 

as in persistent

continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement

Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persistent
• resolute
• stubborn
• steadfast
• relentless
• tenacious
• determined
• dogged
• adamant
• patient
• constant
• pertinacious
• steady
• dedicated
• loyal
• true
• staunch
• persevering
• willful
• positive
• faithful
• implacable
• resistant
• unyielding
• obstinate
• obdurate
• wilful
• firm
• intent
• resolved
• certain
• sure
• hard
• hardened
• assured
• hardheaded
• devoted
• mulish
• peevish
• headstrong
• single-minded
• perverse
• unhesitating
• good
• opinionated
• unfaltering
• unrelenting
• pigheaded
• unwavering
• wayward
• bullheaded
• hell-bent
• wrongheaded
• unbending
• unregenerate
• stern
• unflinching
• indomitable
• stanch
• inflexible
• self-willed
• unconquerable
• stiff-necked
• indurate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• yielding
• surrendering
• hesitant
• quitting
• irresolute
• faltering
• false
• wavering
• treacherous
• fickle
• disloyal
• faithless
• perfidious
• inconstant
• hesitating
• traitorous
• vacillating

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of insistent

According to the star, Heller was insistent that the dog have blue eyes and red hair like Adams. —Lauren Huff, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024

Democratic senators have been especially insistent that background checks are needed for all of Trump’s nominees before they can be considered for confirmation by the Senate. —Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024

Asked about the sheer volume of clothing his company sells, Marchant is insistent. —Geoff Colvin, Fortune Europe, 28 Nov. 2024

Seeing the movie in a theater on a big screen is essential for understanding why Fortuné was so insistent in her design choices. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2024