Meaning & Definition of Urgency in English
English⟶
Urgency
/ərʤənsi/
noun
1. The state of being urgent
- An earnest and insistent necessity
synonym:
- urgency
2. Pressing importance requiring speedy action
- "The urgency of his need"
synonym:
- urgency
3. An urgent situation calling for prompt action
- "I'll be there, barring any urgencies"
- "They departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"
synonym:
- urgency
4. Insistent solicitation and entreaty
- "His importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
synonym:
- importunity,
- urgency,
- urging