pressing (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

Definition

Requiring immediate attention or action; urgent.

Examples

• There is a pressing need for reform in the healthcare system.

• The politician faced pressing questions about his financial dealings.

• We have a pressing deadline to meet by the end of the week.

How to Use pressing

pressing need for (prepositional phrase)

A strong and immediate requirement for something. — "The refugees have a pressing need for food and shelter."

pressing question (collocation)

A difficult or important question that demands an answer. — "The journalist asked the CEO a pressing question about the company's future."

Synonyms of pressing

Words with a similar meaning to pressing:

• urgent
• critical
• imperative

Antonyms of pressing

Words with the opposite meaning to pressing:

• unimportant
• trivial
• nonessential

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