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

Worries about how AI will affect the job market have become one of the most pressing economic questions of our time, and understanding the limits of any forecasts is crucial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 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

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 health problem is one never encountered on Rass.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson