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
Transactional Analyst Barton Knapp of Philadelphia's Laurel Institute added that in therapy more people are making self-concern "the Goal" in life.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Apartheid is a contraction of the human spirit, an impoverishing act of self-concern, a retreat from life," wrote Gandar in one signed Page One editorial.
From Time Magazine Archive
It chanced that this next man was Carnes, who answered quickly, and with well feigned self-concern.
From Out of a Labyrinth by Lawrence L. Lynch
