unpressing

Adjective

unpressing (comparative more unpressing, superlative most unpressing)

1. (rare) Not pressing.
   • The secretary who says merely, “Mr. Cooper is calling for Mr. Smith,” forces Mr. Smith’s secretary to interrupt his meeting to say that the boss wants him. This leaves Mr. Smith with little alternative but to take the call regardless of its importance. A more aware boss—or secretary—will anticipate...1972, R[ichard] Alec Mackenzie, “[Blocking Interruptions] The Telephone”, in The Time Trap: Managing Your Way Out, New York, N.Y.: AMACOM, →ISBN, page 95
   • In this contentious atmosphere, few countries wished to become involved in further argument on Korea, which for most of them was a remote and unpressing matter.1987, Ralph N[elson] Clough, “The Nonaligned Movement”, in Embattled Korea: The Rivalry for International Support, Boulder, Colo.; London: Westview Press, →ISBN, section 9 (Diplomatic Competition)...