adjective

pressing

urgent, pressing

We have a pressing matter to discuss.

We have a pressing matter to discuss.

This is a pressing issue for our community.

This is a pressing issue for our community.

a pressing ((noun)) an urgent (noun) We have a pressing matter to discuss.

Synonyms: urgent, critical, crucial; Antonyms: trivial, unimportant

From the verb 'to press', suggesting something that is 'pressing down' on you, demanding attention.

Imagine a heavy weight 'pressing' on you, which you need to deal with urgently.

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