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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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Today, a shortage of contractors with electrical expertise is the most pressing problem.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The masterful move addressed the Rams’ most pressing need and gave them a Super Bowl-ready roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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

Scientists at the University of Kent have found that this plant-derived compound could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, one of the most pressing global health threats.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

His thoughts flashed back to the beginnings of his journey, when his most pressing problem had been deciding which wine to drink with his midmoming snails.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin