What does urgency mean?
Urgency means The quality or condition of being urgent..
Urgency
/ˈɜː.d͡ʒən.si/ · noun
Meaning
The quality or condition of being urgent..
Definitions by Sense
- The quality or condition of being urgent.
- Insistence, pressure, urge.
- (medicine) A sudden and compelling need to urinate that is difficult to defer, associated with conditions such as urinary tract infections and overactive bladder.
Example Sentences
the urgency of a demand
Arsenal lacked urgency and inspiration until shortly before half-time, Wheater's block denying Van Persie from close range before Walcott drilled wide.
I have this sudden urgency to use the toilet.
Synonyms for urgency
Antonyms for urgency
Related Words
Word Forms
- urgencies
- urgence
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for urgency?
Common synonyms include exigency, clamancy.
What is the opposite of urgency?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use urgency in a sentence?
the urgency of a demand
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