time pressure
"Time pressure" refers to the stress and urgency experienced when tasks must be completed within a limited timeframe, affecting both individuals and systems.
Definition
C2Societal
(sociology)A societal issue where systemic demands create chronic feelings of having too little time, impacting quality of life.
C1Psychology
(academic)The subjective experience of feeling rushed due to insufficient time, affecting mental and physical well-being.
Example
- Time pressure can lead to increased anxiety and decreased productivity.
B2General
(common)The stress or urgency felt when there is limited time to complete a task or make a decision.
Example
- He felt significant time pressure to finish the project before the deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "time pressure":
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