High-pressure (adjective)

1. Describing a situation in which one feels intense stress, pressure, or urgency to achieve a certain outcome.
2. Relating to or denoting a system or environment in which the pressure is higher than normal.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from high + pressure.

Examples:

1. The high-pressure sales tactics made the customer feel uncomfortable and pressured.
2. The high-pressure environment of the stock market was not for the faint of heart.
3. The high-pressure job required her to work long hours and meet tight deadlines.
4. The high-pressure system brought in clear skies and warm temperatures.
5. The high-pressure pump was used to inflate the tire to the required pressure.