pressing matter

• urgentNeeding immediate attention
• criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
• emergencySerious sudden danger
• deadlineTime limit for completion
• crisisDecisive dangerous moment

priority · immediate · crucial · important · weighty · grave · serious · concern · issue · problem · time-sensitive · burning · looming · anxious · stress · rush · hurry · demanding

• time pressurerush, against the clock, rushed, clock is ticking, urgency