執拗

しつよう · also しつおう

persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless

Also written 執よう

Meaning

adj-na
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate; persevering; stubborn

Example sentences

彼女は彼の執拗さにうんざりしていた。

She was disgusted at his persistence.
彼は私に迅速な回答を執拗に求めた。

He pressed me for a prompt reply.