Urgency Definition & Meaning
urgency
- noun
- the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
- pressing importance requiring speedy action; "the urgency of his need"
- an urgent situation calling for prompt action; "I'll be there, barring any urgencies"; "they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs"
- insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
"Urgency" in song lyrics
See how urgency is used in real songs:
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"With the extraordinary urgency"
2Mex f/ Sick Jacken (Psycho Realm), Xololanxinco — Doctors, Drums and Danger -
"further re-evaluate your beast of burden's urgency"
Aesop Rock — Catacomb Kids -
"Send them to emergency on urgency"
Beretta 9 f/ 71Raw — Mask Men
Words that rhyme with urgency
Usage tips for "urgency"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "urgency" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for urgency to find words that pair well.