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concern

concern

1.5
A feeling of worry about people or things you care about
  • noun
  • /kənˈsɜrn/
translation icon : preocupación
  • There is growing concern among parents about the safety of the school environment.
  • express concern
  • concerns regarding
  • health concerns

And obviously, for Charles, it's a real concern because of his age.

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Examples

  • The growth has brought with it problems of increasing concern to the higher administrators and faculty.

    Academic text (2013)
  • You can always hit the hotline with any thoughts, comments, concerns or questions.

  • And obviously, for Charles, it's a real concern because of his age.

  • There is another area of deep concern over the whole country.

  • So our number one concern when we do research is safety.

  • Well, I appreciate your concern, but...

  • The third purpose was to identify areas of concern with this special population of international students.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Even in middle schools, however, there are concerns about the ecological validity of available data.

    Academic text (2013)
  • However, asking about and addressing the child's concerns about their disease and future management is important.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Two of the ten participants who expressed concern about safety in their neighborhood were Latino students.

    Academic text (2015)

Synonyms

fear
vsconcern
1.0

An unpleasant feeling of being afraid because something seems dangerous

is a general feeling of worry or care that may lack intense dread
care
vsconcern
636 1.0

A feeling of worry about something important

is more about general worry or anxiety rather than active helpful action
anxiety
vsconcern
423 3.5

A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax

is a milder general feeling of worry or care, not necessarily persistent
discomfort
vsconcern
119 3.2

A feeling of physical pain or mental unease

focuses on emotional worry or care rather than bodily or general pain
nervousness
vsconcern
36 2.7

A feeling of being worried or anxious

is a broader, ongoing feeling that can include care for others
apprehension
vsconcern
32 4.4

A feeling of fear or worry that something bad may happen

is less about expectation of harm and more about general worry or care
trepidation
vsconcern
23 8.1

A feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen

is broader worry or care not limited to fear of future events
unease
vsconcern
19 4.4

A feeling of worry and not being relaxed

is a clearer feeling of worry or care rather than simple restlessness
anxiousness
vsconcern
3 3.8

A feeling of worry and nervousness before an event or about the future

is broader, covering worry or care about people or things, not only uncertainty
solicitousness
vsconcern
1 9.1

Care and worry about someone's comfort or needs

is the internal feeling of worry or care rather than outward display of it
concernment
vsconcern
7.2

A feeling of worry and care about someone or something

is the common everyday word rather than a formal or rare noun form

Antonyms

71 4.6

Lack of interest or concern about something

1 6.1

A state of not feeling worried or interested about something

Compounds

A matter that may cause harm to people's health or safety

A matter that affects many people in a community

1 3.2

A company that sells goods or provides services, including its people

A worry about everyday life and money

A company that puts words and pictures on paper for other businesses

A company that puts goods into boxes for sale or shipping

Care for your own needs and interests

A worry about money, things you own, and daily life

How Worried

to panic
272 2.3
anxiety
423 3.5
worry
290 1.0
concern
1.5
unease
19 4.4

Surface Forms

concern singular
concerns plural

Etymology

Concern comes from the old Latin verb concernere, which meant 'to bring together' or 'to touch'; imagine something that 'touches' your feelings, and you will understand why concern can mean a 'feeling of worry or care'.