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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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The most pressing issue emanates from Iran, which was the late February catalyst for the shaky performance.

From Barron's • May 15, 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

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday about the most pressing elements of the trade deal, according to a spokesperson for the European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The high cost of housing in California and the related homelessness crisis are some of the most pressing issues facing the state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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