most pressing

ADJECTIVE

important; urgent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acute compelling critical crucial demanding dire immediate imperative insistent serious vital

STRONG

burning claiming constraining crying distressing exacting forcing instant obliging requiring

WEAK

clamant clamorous exigent heat-on high-priority hurry-up importunate life-and-death

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull inessential optional trivial uncritical unimportant

WEAK

insignificant

Example Sentences

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Aside from the health of the consumer, perhaps the most pressing question on investors’ minds could be around the state of its famous hot dog combo.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The discontent is focused on leaders that voters feel are unable to address the day’s most pressing problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Prince William has been an advocate for conservation, with his work as an ambassador for The Earthshot Prize - a global initiative he created to drive innovative solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

United Airlines executives said on a call Wednesday that the issue is most pressing for carriers in Europe and in Asia.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The most pressing political question—for a few more weeks, at least—was what President Clinton would name his new dog.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng