urgency

Noun (4)

1. the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity
2. pressing importance requiring speedy action“the urgency of his need”
3. 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”
4. insistent solicitation and entreaty“his importunity left me no alternative but to agree”Synonyms: importunityurging