urgency

[ ur-juhn-see ]

noun

, plural ur·gen·cies.

1. urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
2. urgencies, urgent requirements or needs.

Other Words From

• super·urgen·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of urgency¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Late Latin urgentia “pressure,” from urgent-, stem of urgēns “pressing” ( urgent ) + -ia -ia

Example Sentences

Programs such as crop insurance, commodity support and nutrition assistance are set to expire at the end of the year, heightening the urgency for Congress to take action.

From Salon

"We are advocating for more innovation, more creativity and more urgency," Li said.

From Science Daily

The campaigns have assumed heightened urgency with Trump set to retake the White House with GOP majorities in the House and Senate.

From Los Angeles Times

With global demand for palm oil rising, the urgency for effective restoration strategies in these landscapes has become critical.

From Science Daily

The move signals a new sense of urgency after President Biden’s decision to allow long-range strikes inside Russia using American-provided missiles.

From New York Times

Related Words

• desperation
• necessity
• pressure
• seriousness