우려
A feeling of anxiety or worry about a potentially negative future event or problem. Often used in news and formal reports.
Examples
3 of 5경제 전문가들은 인플레이션을 우려하고 있다.
Economic experts are concerned about inflation.
개인 정보 유출에 대한 우려가 있다.
There are concerns about personal data leaks.
너무 우려하지 마, 잘 될 거야.
Don't worry too much, it'll be fine.
Word Family
Memory Tip
U-ryeo sounds like 'Worry'.
Quick Quiz
기후 변화에 대한 세계적인 ____가 확산되고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 우려
Examples
경제 전문가들은 인플레이션을 우려하고 있다.
academicEconomic experts are concerned about inflation.
개인 정보 유출에 대한 우려가 있다.
businessThere are concerns about personal data leaks.
너무 우려하지 마, 잘 될 거야.
informalDon't worry too much, it'll be fine.
시민들은 범죄율 증가에 대해 우려의 목소리를 냈다.
formalCitizens raised voices of concern about the increasing crime rate.
건강에 대한 우려 때문에 운동을 시작했다.
everydayI started exercising because of health concerns.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
우려와 달리
contrary to concerns
우려를 금치 못하다
cannot help but be concerned
주변의 우려
concerns from those around
Often Confused With
걱정 is general and used in daily life; 우려 is more formal and used for public issues.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in the structure '...에 대한 우려' (concern about...)
Common Mistakes
In informal speech, '걱정' is much more natural. '우려' sounds like a news anchor.
Memory Tip
U-ryeo sounds like 'Worry'.
Word Origin
From Hanja 憂 (worry) and 慮 (thought).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
기후 변화에 대한 세계적인 ____가 확산되고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 우려
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