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founded concern
[ˈfaʊndɪd kənˈsɜːrn]
noun
pl: founded concerns
preocupação justificada
1.
A worry or anxiety that has a valid basis in fact or reason; concern that is warranted or legitimate
The residents' founded concern about the factory's pollution levels prompted an official investigation.
A preocupação justificada dos moradores sobre os níveis de poluição da fábrica promoveu uma investigação oficial.
2.
Concern based on solid evidence or reasonable grounds rather than speculation or unfounded fear
Environmental scientists have a founded concern regarding rising sea levels.
Os cientistas ambientais têm uma preocupação justificada em relação ao aumento do nível dos mares.
Synonyms
legitimate concern
valid concern
justified concern
warranted concern
well-grounded concern
Antonyms
unfounded concern
baseless concern
groundless fear
unfounded fear
irrational concern
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preocupação justificada
Common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
preocupação legítima
Frequently used in business and legal contexts
Portugal
preocupação fundamentada
Preferred in formal Portuguese contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
have good reason to worry
cause for concern
legitimate grievance
justified alarm
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