exigent

/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/
adjective
  1. Requiring immediate action or attention; urgent.
    • Exigent circumstances forced the police to enter the house without a warrant.
    • The doctor faced an exigent case that needed surgery right away.
    • The team worked through the night to address the exigent problem.
  2. Demanding a lot of effort or attention; very strict or exacting.
    • Living with an exigent schedule left him little time for rest.
    • The coach was exigent, pushing the athletes to their limits.
    • Her exigent boss expected perfect work every time.
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