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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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Taking down low-cost drones without using missiles that can cost more than 10 times as much to produce has emerged as one of the most pressing problems of modern warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

The masterful move addressed the Rams’ most pressing need and gave them a Super Bowl-ready roster.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 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