1. urgency

the state of being urgent; an earnest and insistent necessity

2. urgency

pressing importance requiring speedy action

Example Sentences:
'the urgency of his need'

3. urgency

an urgent situation calling for prompt action

Example Sentences:
'I'll be there, barring any urgencies'
'they departed hurriedly because of some great urgency in their affairs'

4. importunity, urgency, urging

insistent solicitation and entreaty

Example Sentences:
'his importunity left me no alternative but to agree'

• importunity
• urging