pressing
word · lemma: press
/ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
PRE-sing
/pɹˈɛsɪŋ/
PRE-sing
Definition
Something that is pressing needs immediate attention because it is very important or urgent.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common collocation: 'pressing issue', 'pressing need'. Not used for unimportant matters. Sometimes confused with 'urgent', but 'pressing' can sound slightly less intense.
Spanish: urgente - apremiantePortuguese (BR): urgente - prementePortuguese (PT): urgente - prementeChinese (Simplified): 紧迫的 - 迫切的Chinese (Traditional): 緊迫的 - 迫切的Hindi: तत्काल - जरूरीArabic: ملحّ - عاجلBengali: জরুরি - অত্যাবশ্যকRussian: неотложный - срочныйJapanese: 差し迫った - 緊急のVietnamese: cấp bách - khẩn cấpKorean: 긴급한 - 시급한Turkish: acil - ivediUrdu: فوری - اشد ضروریIndonesian: mendesak - genting
Example Sentences
This is a pressing problem that needs to be solved today.
basic
There is a pressing need for clean water in this area.
basic
She left the meeting because of a pressing phone call.
basic
We're postponing the picnic because some pressing issues came up at work.
natural
I can't talk right now—there's something pressing I need to handle.
natural
Dealing with pressing deadlines is part of my job.
natural