urgency

/ˈɜrdʒənsi/
noun
  1. The quality of needing immediate action or attention.
    • She spoke with urgency, warning everyone to evacuate the building.
    • There is a sense of urgency to address climate change before it is too late.
    • The urgency of the situation became clear when the fire alarm went off.
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