1. requiring immediate action or attention; urgent
Usage: formal
2. demanding or requiring a great deal; exacting
Usage: formal

Examples

• The hurricane created exigent circumstances that required immediate evacuation.
• Emergency responders must be prepared for exigent situations at any time.
• The company faced exigent financial pressures that demanded quick action.
• Her exigent standards made it difficult for employees to meet expectations.
• The exigent nature of the crisis left no time for lengthy deliberation.
• Medical professionals often work under exigent conditions in emergency rooms.