How Do You Spell IMPORTUNE?

Pronunciation: [ˌɪmpɔːtjˈuːn] (IPA)

The spelling of "importune" can be confusing due to the unusual combination of letters. To break it down phonetically, it is pronounced /ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn/ with emphasis on the second syllable. The "im-" prefix means "not" or "without", while "portune" comes from the Latin word "portus" meaning "luck". Therefore, importune means to persistently ask for assistance or favors without any regard for politeness or comfort. Despite its tricky spelling, it is a commonly used word in English language.

IMPORTUNE Meaning and Definition

1. Importune is a verb that describes the act of persistently and urgently asking or begging someone for something, usually in an annoying or intrusive manner. It is often associated with repeatedly making requests or demands that can be perceived as excessive, insistent, or bothersome. When someone importunes, they typically display a lack of respect for personal boundaries or the recipient's right to decline.

   The term is commonly used to describe individuals who pesteringly seek someone's attention, favor, or assistance despite being repeatedly denied or discouraged. Importuning often involves repeated and intrusive pleas, appeals, or petitions, making it difficult for the person being importuned to ignore or refuse the request.

   The behavior of importuning can be regarded as persistent, intrusive, and bothersome, potentially creating discomfort or annoyance for others involved. Due to its pestering nature, importuning can be seen as an attempt to coerce, pressure, or manipulate others into meeting the requester's desires, ignoring the recipient's boundaries or autonomy.

   Importuning can occur in various contexts, such as personal relationships, professional settings, or public interactions. It is important to recognize the boundaries and consent of others when making requests or appeals, without resorting to importuning. Respecting the right of others to decline or set boundaries is essential for maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships and fostering respectful communication.

2. To press or tease again and again with the same request; to urge with unceasing application.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for IMPORTUNE

• importnt
• inoportune
• importont
• importen
• importane
• importace
• importnet
• importence
• importint
• importine
• importan
• importe
• importanet
• importate
• importand
• importend
• importanc
• oportune
• Impostunee
• imprtune
• imporune
• importunely
• imporruner
• Ilfortune
• Impertunee
• importunta
• Importaner
• Impurtune
• Emportune
• importte

Etymology of IMPORTUNE

The word "importune" comes from the Latin verb "importunare" which means "to demand persistently" or "to annoy". This Latin verb is derived from the combination of "in-" (meaning "in" or "against") and "portus" (meaning "port" or "harbor"). The prefix "in-" suggests a sense of intensity or insistence, while "portus" may reflect the idea of approaching or relentlessly pushing toward something, hence the meaning of importune as persistently urging or demanding something, often in an annoying or intrusive manner.

Similar spelling words for IMPORTUNE

• importing,
• importantly,
• imparting,
• importer,
• import duty,
• importunate,
• import,
• important,
• impertinent,
• impart,
• importation,
• importunity,
• importee,
• inopportune,
• imipramine,
• impertinence,
• importance,
• imported.

Conjugate verb Importune

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have importuned

you would have importuned

he/she/it would have importuned

we would have importuned

they would have importuned

I would have importune

you would have importune

he/she/it would have importune

we would have importune

they would have importune

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been importuning

you would have been importuning

he/she/it would have been importuning

we would have been importuning

they would have been importuning

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would importune

you would importune

he/she/it would importune

we would importune

they would importune

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be importuning

you would be importuning

he/she/it would be importuning

we would be importuning

they would be importuning

FUTURE

I will importune

you will importune

he/she/it will importune

we will importune

they will importune

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be importuning

you will be importuning

he/she/it will be importuning

we will be importuning

they will be importuning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have importuned

you will have importuned

he/she/it will have importuned

we will have importuned

they will have importuned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been importuning

you will have been importuning

he/she/it will have been importuning

we will have been importuning

they will have been importuning

IMPERATIVE

you importune

we let´s importune

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to importune

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was importuning

you were importuning

he/she/it was importuning

we were importuning

they were importuning

PAST PARTICIPLE

importuned

PAST PERFECT

I had importuned

you had importuned

he/she/it had importuned

we had importuned

they had importuned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been importuning

you had been importuning

he/she/it had been importuning

we had been importuning

they had been importuning

PRESENT

I importune

you importune

he/she/it importunes

we importune

they importune

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am importuning

you are importuning

he/she/it is importuning

we are importuning

they are importuning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

importuning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have importuned

you have importuned

he/she/it has importuned

we have importuned

they have importuned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been importuning

you have been importuning

he/she/it has been importuning

we have been importuning

they have been importuning

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it importune

SIMPLE PAST

I importuned

you importuned

he/she/it importuned

we importuned

they importuned