IPA: /ɪmˈpɒlɪtɪkli/
KK: /ɪmˈpɒlɪtɪkli/
Definition: In a way that is not tactful or considerate; showing a lack of good judgment in social situations.
Example: He spoke impoliticly at the meeting, upsetting many of his colleagues.
IPA: /ɪmˌpɒndəˈræbɪlɪti/
KK: /ɪmˌpɒndəˈræbɪlɪti/
Definition: The quality of being difficult to measure or understand; something that cannot be easily weighed or assessed.
Example: The imponderability of human emotions makes it hard to predict behavior.
IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/
KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪt/
Definition: Someone who is annoyingly persistent in asking for something or making demands.
Example: The importunate salesman wouldn't take no for an answer and kept calling me.
IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənətli/
KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənətli/
Definition: In a way that is persistent and demands attention, often in a way that is annoying or bothersome.
Example: She importunately asked for help until someone finally agreed to assist her.
IPA: /ɪmˈpɔː.tʃuːn/
KK: /ɪmˈpɔr.tʃuːn/
Definition: Not available
Example: Not available
Definition: To ask someone for something in a way that is annoying or persistent.
Example: She continued to importune her friends for help with her project.
Definition: To ask someone for something in a way that is urgent and persistent, often to the point of annoyance.
Example: She would importune her friends for help with her project every weekend.
IPA: /ˌɪm.pɔːrˈtjuːn.li/
KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənli/
Definition: In a way that is persistent and often annoying, especially in asking for something.
Example: She importunely asked for help even after being told to wait.
IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənɪŋ/
KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪŋ/
Definition: The act of persistently asking someone for something, often in a way that is annoying or bothersome.
Example: His importuning for donations became too much for the charity to handle.
Definition: To ask someone for something in a persistent and often annoying way.
Example: She kept importuning her friend for a favor until he finally agreed.
IPA: /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənɪti/
KK: /ɪmˈpɔrtʃənɪti/
Definition: A persistent and often annoying demand or request that is made repeatedly.
Example: His importunity for a raise became too much for his boss to handle.
IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
KK: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
Definition: Something that is impressive because of its size, appearance, or dignity.
Example: The imposing castle stood tall on the hill, attracting visitors from all around.
IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋli/
KK: /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋli/
Definition: In a way that is impressive or intimidating, often because of size, strength, or dignity.
Example: The castle stood imposingly on the hill, dominating the landscape.
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