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general concern

[ˈdʒɛnərəl kənˈsɜrn]
noun phrasepl: general concerns
preocupação geral
1. A worry, anxiety, or matter of interest that affects or is important to many people or a broad audience
Climate change is a general concern among scientists worldwide.
A mudança climática é uma preocupação geral entre cientistas em todo o mundo.
2. A shared feeling of apprehension or unease about a particular issue in society or a community
Rising healthcare costs are a general concern for families.
O aumento dos custos de saúde é uma preocupação geral para as famílias.
Synonyms
common concernwidespread worryshared anxietypublic concernmatter of concern
Antonyms
indifferenceapathyunconcern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
preocupação geral
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preocupação geral
Common in urban and business contexts
Portugal
preocupação geral
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise a general concern
address a general concern
voice a general concern
source of general concern
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