1. A worry, problem, or issue that seems remote, unlikely to happen soon, or not immediately relevant to one's current situation
Climate change seemed like a distant concern when we were struggling with immediate financial problems.
As mudanças climáticas pareciam uma preocupação distante quando estávamos enfrentando problemas financeiros imediatos.
2. Something that does not command immediate attention or priority
For the startup, profitability was a distant concern compared to gaining market share.
Para a startup, a lucratividade era uma preocupação distante comparada ao ganho de participação de mercado.