worldly concern
ˈwɜːldli kənˈsɜːrn
Definition

Definition of worldly concern - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

daily lifethings related to everyday living
  • She was preoccupied with worldly concerns like bills and chores.
  • His worldly concerns often distracted him from his studies.
  • Worldly concerns took a backseat during the retreat.
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Expressions with worldly

worldly possessionsn.
physical belongings as opposed to spiritual assets
She valued her spiritual growth over her worldly possessions.
worldly belongingsn.
all the material possessions someone owns
He left all his worldly belongings behind.
worldly possessionn.
material objects owned by someone
He gave away all his worldly possessions before joining the monastery.
worldly-mindedadj.
concerned with practical and secular affairs
His worldly-minded approach helped him succeed in business.
worldly pleasuresn.
enjoyment from material or physical experiences
He indulged in worldly pleasures during his vacation.
worldly innocencen.
state of being aware of life but still pure or naive
Her worldly innocence made her both wise and unguarded.

Expressions with concern

earthly concernn.
practical issue or problem in the world
The committee discussed various earthly concerns affecting the community.
going concernn.
business expected to keep operating for a long time
The company is considered a going concern by its auditors.
not one's concernn.
matter not requiring one's attention or involvement
The budget cuts are not my concern.
concern oneself withv.
show interest or care about something
He doesn't concern himself with office politics.
no concern of yoursn.
something that does not involve you
What they do is no concern of yours.
concern itself withv.
engage actively with a particular matter
The organization concerns itself with community development.
no concern of minen.
something not my responsibility or business
What happens next is no concern of mine.
cause for concernn.
reason that makes people worried or anxious
The rising crime rate is a cause for concern.
growing concernn.
increasing worry or anxiety about something
There is growing concern about climate change among scientists.
business concernn.
issue affecting a company's performance
The economic downturn is a major business concern.

Terms related to worldly concern

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  1. French:préoccupations quotidiennes, ...
  2. German:weltliche Angelegenheiten, ...
  3. Italian:preoccupazione mondana, ...
  4. Spanish:asuntos mundanos, ...
  5. Portuguese:preocupações mundanas, ...
  6. Chinese:世俗事务, ...
  7. Japanese:世俗的な関心事, ...
  8. Arabic:شَأْن دُنْيَوِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּאָגוֹת יוֹמְיוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:мирские заботы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:повсякденні турботи, ...
  12. Hindi:सांसारिक बातें, ...

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