1.
apprehension, concern, fear, anxiety
A feeling of worry or concern about a potential negative outcome. More formal than 心配 and often used in written or official contexts.
環境破壊が危惧されている。
Environmental destruction is a cause for concern.
専門家は人口減少に危惧の念を示した。
The experts expressed concern about population decline.
この動物は絶滅危惧種に指定されている。
This animal is designated as an endangered species.
Also functions as a する verb (危惧する — to fear, to be apprehensive about). Most commonly encountered in the compound 絶滅危惧種 (endangered species).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 危惧される — to be a cause for concern
- 危惧の念 — feelings of apprehension
- 絶滅危惧種 — endangered species
- 危惧を抱く — to harbor concerns
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 懸念 — concern, misgivings (also formal)
- 心配 — worry (everyday, more casual)
- 不安 — anxiety, unease