URGENT definition: compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; dire; pressing. See examples of urgent used in a sentence.

The meaning of URGENT is calling for immediate attention : pressing. How to use urgent in a sentence.

Definition of urgent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

URGENT meaning: 1. very important and needing attention immediately: 2. (especially of a person's actions…. Learn more.

If something is urgent, it needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. There is an urgent need for food and water. He had urgent business in New York.

ur•gent (ûr′ jənt), adj. compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing: an urgent matter. insistent or earnest in solicitation; importunate, as a person: an urgent …

1. requiring or compelling speedy action or attention: the matter is urgent; an urgent message.