concern

²concern

noun

Definition of CONCERN

1

a : marked interest or regard usually arising through a personal tie or relationship b : an uneasy state of blended interest, uncertainty, and apprehension

2

: something that relates or belongs to one : affair <it's no concern of yours>

3

: matter for consideration

4

: an organization or establishment for business or manufacture <a banking concern>

5

: contrivance, gadget

Examples of CONCERN

1. They have expressed concern about the cost of the project.
2. There is some concern that the economy might worsen.
3. I share your concern about these problems.
4. Their friend's health is a constant source of concern.
5. The governor needs to address voters' concerns about the economy.
6. They have raised concerns about the cost of the project.
7. Their friend's health is a constant concern.
8. His concern with the well-being of his family is obvious.
9. She has always shown genuine concern for the poor.
10. I appreciate your concern, but there's really nothing you can do to help.

First Known Use of CONCERN

1655

Related to CONCERN

Synonyms: business, company, enterprise, establishment, firm, house, interest, outfit

Antonyms: unconcern

Related Words: conglomerate, corporation, multinational; association, cartel, chain, combine, syndicate, trust; agency, dealer, outlet; microenterprise

Near Antonyms: calm, calmness, content, contentment, ease, easiness, peace, peacefulness, placidity, placidness, quiet, quietude, sereneness, serenity, tranquillity (or tranquility), tranquilness; comfort, consolation, relief, solace

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