concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
self-concern
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a word derived from
concern.
Example Sentences
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Shalmiyev has plenty of genuine self-concern, but beyond herself she seems capable of thinking only in stereotypes; she can’t see beyond her own suffering let alone get her readers there.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2019
In Newton's view, Bremer exuded "narcissistic self-concern" rather than a discernable ideology.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 18, 2012
Will the self-concern of a nation defensively obsessed with its identity make Israelis narrow and provincial?
From Time Magazine Archive
It is Tony Walton's guess that Julie's self-concern stems from "this guilt feeling about taking it easy," but she is probably a lot healthier than even she gives herself credit for.
From Time Magazine Archive
From her present bearing I arrived at some gauge of her self-concern, her self-respect.
From The Lady of the Shroud by Bram Stoker
