acute · adjective
Sens et exemples
Très grave ou intense, notamment lorsqu'un problème ou un besoin exige une intervention.
The shortage of qualified staff became acute when three experienced nurses left during the same month.
Her acute disappointment was understandable after she had spent years preparing for that opportunity.
The need for temporary accommodation is particularly acute among families whose homes were damaged.
An acute lack of reliable information made it difficult for the team to assess the situation.
Formes
- more acute comparative
- most acute superlative