urgency

/ˈɝdʒənsi/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
2. pressing importance requiring speedy action
   “the urgency of his need”
3. an urgent situation calling for prompt action
   “I'll be there, barring any urgencies”
4. insistent solicitation and entreaty
   “his importunity left me no alternative but to agree”

Synonyms for urgency

• importunity
• urging

Words that rhyme with urgency

• emergency
• counterinsurgency
• insurgency
• nonemergency
• resurgency