pressing

adjective
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example Sentences

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

Example Expressions

pressing matter

Synonyms

urgent, critical, crucial, important, immediate

Antonyms

trivial, minor, insignificant

Collocations

pressing issue, pressing need, pressing problem, pressing concern

Related Vocabularies

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Having many different forms or appearances.
Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; participating.
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

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