exigent (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

Definition

Showing urgent need or demand; pressing.

Examples

• The general issued exigent orders to his troops.

• She faced exigent circumstances that required quick thinking.

• The company's financial situation became exigent, forcing drastic measures.

How to Use exigent

exigent circumstances (collocation)

A situation requiring immediate action, often bypassing normal procedures. — "The court recognized that exigent circumstances justified the warrantless search."

exigent need (collocation)

A requirement that is extremely urgent and cannot be delayed. — "The humanitarian aid organizations responded to the exigent need for food and water."

Synonyms of exigent

Words with a similar meaning to exigent:

• urgent
• pressing
• imperative
• critical

Antonyms of exigent

Words with the opposite meaning to exigent:

• unimportant
• trivial
• nonessential

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