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Synonyms & Similar Words
Meaning of Urgent
Requiring immediate attention or action
Definitions
- Requiring immediate attention or action
- * Of the utmost importance or necessity
- * Insistent and persistent in demands or requests
Etymology of Urgent
The word "Urgent" comes from the Old French word "urgent", derived from the Latin "urgere", meaning to press, drive, or compel
Historically, the term has been used to describe situations or matters that demand immediate attention or action, often due to their importance, necessity, or potential consequences
Example Uses
- The doctor deemed the patient's condition urgent and ordered immediate surgery
- * The company faced an urgent need to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- * The government issued an urgent warning about the impending natural disaster
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
nonessential
unimportant
trivial
minor
insignificant
negligible
inconsequential
irrelevant
unnecessary
optional
discretionary
voluntary
leisurely
relaxed
casual
laid-back
slow
delayed
postponed
suspended