pressing

adjective
/ˈprɛsɪŋ/

Meaning

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

Example Sentences

The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.

Example Expressions

pressing matter

Synonyms

urgent, critical, crucial, important, immediate

Antonyms

trivial, minor, insignificant

Collocations

pressing issue, pressing need, pressing problem, pressing concern

More Example Sentences

She suddenly stopped caring about impressing anyone.

Expressing gratitude after receiving feedback is part of professional etiquette.

I have realized that suppressing your feelings can be even more harmful in the long run.

Expressing gratitude and maintaining a positive tone in a professional farewell is extremely important.

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lying immediately beneath; underlying
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happening by chance, unintentionally
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Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

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