cause for concern

noun phrase

: reason to worry

There is no cause for concern.

Examples of cause for concern in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Europe’s early-summer heatwave last week — now considered the most severe and widespread in modern history — has been a major cause for concern, with much of the continent sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 June 2026

Furthermore, the fact that Caitlin Clark has been assessed or been the target of flagrant fouls at such a high rate should be a cause for concern. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026

Given the disruption caused by goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s last-minute return to the team from two years of international retirement at age 40, his performances are also cause for concern. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 June 2026

Reaction has been starkly divided over whether 4 million fewer people receiving food benefits is cause for concern or celebration. — Bart Jansen, USA Today, 19 June 2026

Rhymes for cause for concern

• adjourn
• decern
• discern
• downturn
• extern
• heartburn
• interne
• nocturne
• return
• sunburn
• unworn
• upturn