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exigent

1 of 1adjective
/ˈɛk.sɪ.ʤənt/
Forms:more exigent,most exigent
1

expecting flawless and precise performance from other people

  • The exigent manager expected every task to be completed flawlessly and on time.
  • He was an exigent teacher who pushed his students to excel beyond their limits.
  • Working for such an exigent boss required constant attention to detail.
  • The exigent director insisted on multiple revisions to the script before the final shoot.
  • The exigent chef demanded precision and speed in every dish prepared.
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2

requiring immediate action or attention due to urgency

  • The exigent circumstances forced the team to act quickly.
  • The patient was in an exigent condition and needed surgery right away.
  • The exigent circumstances called for a rapid evacuation of the area.
  • The exigent nature of the case demanded a swift legal response.
  • She sent an exigent request for assistance when the system malfunctioned.