exigent
/ˈɛksɪdʒənt/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.