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- [hahy presh-er]
- /haɪ ˈprɛʃ ər/
- /haɪ ˈpreʃə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hahy presh-er]
- /haɪ ˈprɛʃ ər/
Definitions of high-pressure word
- adjective high-pressure having or involving a pressure above the normal: high-pressure steam. 1
- adjective high-pressure vigorous; persistent; aggressive: high-pressure salesmanship. 1
- verb with object high-pressure to employ aggressively forceful and unrelenting sales tactics on (a prospective customer): high-pressured into buying a car. 1
- adjective high-pressure Operating with high pressures, such as several times atmospheric pressure but relative. 0
- adjective high-pressure Tense, stressful. 0
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Origin of high-pressure
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for High-pressure
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
high-pressure popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for high-pressure
adj high-pressure
- heartfelt — deeply or sincerely felt: heartfelt sympathy.
- vehement — zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
- zealous — full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical.
- impassioned — filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
Antonyms for high-pressure
adj high-pressure
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- indifferent — without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- impassive — without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.
- unconcerned — not involved or interested; disinterested.
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