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Comparative
more exigent
Superlative
most exigent
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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.
Synonyms:
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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.