Synonyms for

Urgent

Verb / ˈɜ:dʒʌnt / Another word for urgent — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

needing immediate attention or action

Synonyms & similar words

pressing pressing critical crucial important serious acute dire imperative essential vital paramount momentous decisive significant emergent compelling burning high-priority top-priority instant

Synonyms by register

Formal

pressing imperative critical exigent

Informal

immediate now ASAP stat

Literary

dire pressing momentous

Antonyms

routine unimportant trivial minor casual nonessential optional

Common collocations

  • urgent need
  • urgent request
  • urgent attention
  • urgent matter
  • urgent care
  • urgent appeal
  • urgent message

Word family

noun urgency
adverb urgently

Usage note

Often used to describe situations or requests that require immediate action. 'Urgent' implies a high degree of importance and a need for prompt response.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor said it was urgent that the patient come in right away.
  2. The teacher had an urgent message for the parents.
  3. The firefighter responded to the urgent call for help.
  4. The company had an urgent need for more employees.
  5. The government declared an urgent humanitarian crisis.

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