
Acute
Immediate Consequence
Use 'acute' to express that something's effect is felt right away and demands urgent response.

The village is in acute need of food supplies.
Enhance Severity
'Acute' intensifies the gravity of situations, making them seem more urgent or severe.

Their team is facing an acute shortage of resources.
Compare with
CriticalGraveIntensePercipientSevereSharpSuddenUrgent
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