As a consequence he developed a reputation at court for being importunate and "pushy". As Penelope leaves, her attendant Melanto enters with Eurimaco, a servant to Penelope's importunate suitors. Bellonet would later be severely reprimanded for his importunate blusterings. We, like the importunate widow, must pray always for help against these adversaries. Let them not be importunate in speaking of money matters to their flocks. When the man became "importunate", Muhammad went off frowning and left him.