Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acute need
Phrase
/əˈkjuːt niːd/
Definition
A situation characterized by a strong and urgent requirement for something.
Examples
- The community expressed an acute need for medical supplies after the disaster.
- During the recession, there was an acute need for job training programs.
- Nonprofits often respond to acute needs in the wake of natural disasters.
Meaning
Acute need refers to a pressing demand or necessity that must be addressed immediately.
Synonyms
- urgent requirement
- pressing need
- immediate necessity
- critical demand
