Synonyms of urgency

Noun


1. urgency, necessity

usage: the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

2. urgency, importance

usage: pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"

3. urgency, situation

usage: 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"

4. importunity, urgency, urging, solicitation

usage: insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"

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Definition and meaning of urgency (Dictionary)