non-urgent

/ˌnɒnˈɜː.dʒənt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌnɑːnˈɝː.dʒənt/ (ame, ipa)

non-urgent — adjective

1. describing a task, matter, or condition that can safely be left for later becaus

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a task, matter, or condition that can safely be left for later because it does not call for quick action.

例句

Nala asked the receptionist to schedule her non-urgent dental cleaning for next month.

attributive: non-urgent + medical-appointment noun

Replying to non-urgent emails on Friday afternoons keeps Joon's weekday mornings clear for deep work.

collocation: non-urgent emails / messages

同義詞
  • low-priority

    stronger emphasis on ranking against other tasks; common in workplace planning

  • routine

    frames the matter as ordinary scheduled work rather than just delayable

  • deferrable

    formal; highlights that the task can be officially postponed

反義詞
  • urgent

    direct opposite; calls for immediate action

  • pressing

    slightly more formal; emphasises felt time pressure

文法句型

non-urgent + noun

be + non-urgent

用法筆記

Almost always sits directly before a noun naming a task, message, condition, or appointment (emails, care, surgery, repairs); the predicative use 'X is non-urgent' usually pairs with a follow-up clause explaining when the matter can be dealt with.

常見錯誤

❌The patient's injury was non-urgent but bleeding heavily.
✅The patient's injury was minor but bleeding heavily.
💡non-urgent describes priority for scheduling, not the medical severity of an active symptom.
❌Please answer this non-urgent question by the end of the day.
✅Please answer this non-urgent question when you have time.
💡attaching a tight deadline contradicts the meaning of non-urgent.