B2adjectivehealthsociety
US/əˈkjuːt/
UK/əˈkjuːt/
very severe or serious, or (of a sense or the mind) very sharp
In context
The city faces an acute shortage of affordable housing.
He was rushed to hospital with acute pain in his stomach.
Dogs have a much more acute sense of smell than humans.
Words that go with acute
adjective + noun
- acute shortageThere is an acute shortage of nurses in rural areas.
- acute painShe felt acute pain whenever she moved her arm.
- acute angleAn acute angle is smaller than ninety degrees.
- acute awarenessChildren show an acute awareness of their parents' moods.
- acute needThe refugees have an acute need for clean water.
- acute illnessAcute illness can appear suddenly and needs quick treatment.