Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/
noun a situation or circumstance that demands prompt action or attention
A1 An exigent is someone who requires immediate attention or action.
A2 In times of crisis, an exigent is the person who needs urgent help.
B1 The doctor attended to the exigent in the emergency room.
B2 The exigent situation required quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
C1 The company hired an exigent to handle all urgent matters.
C2 As a seasoned exigent, she knew how to prioritize tasks in high-pressure situations.
adjective requiring immediate attention or action; urgent
A1 The teacher had an exigent request for the students to turn in their homework on time.
A2 The company faced an exigent situation when their main supplier suddenly went out of business.
B1 The doctor had to make an exigent decision in order to save the patient's life.
B2 The government's response to the natural disaster was deemed exigent by the public.
C1 The CEO was faced with an exigent crisis that required immediate action.
C2 The exigent circumstances called for a complete overhaul of the company's operations.
formal The exigent circumstances required immediate action from the emergency response team.
informal The situation was so exigent that we had to act quickly.
slang Man, that was one exigent mess we had to deal with.
figurative The artist felt an exigent need to create, as if inspired by an unseen force.
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