Concern

/kənˈsɝn/ · noun

Meaning

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone..

Definitions by Sense

1. That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
2. The placement of interest or worry on a subject.
3. A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem.
4. The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
5. A business, firm or enterprise; a company.
6. (programming) Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.
7. (transitive) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
8. (transitive) To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

Example Sentences

Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.

We drove back to the office with some concern on my part at the prospect of so large a case. Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke. He was dressed out in broad gaiters and bright tweeds, like an English tourist, and his face might have belonged to Dagon, idol of the Philistines.

Although the encounter was bathed in sunshine, the match failed to reach boiling point but that will be of little concern to Gerard Houllier’s team, who took a huge step forward before they face crucial matches against their relegation rivals.

Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.

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Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.

Appleby […] rose from his seat when Morales came in. He shook hands urbanely, unbuckled his sword, and laid his kepi on the table, and then sat down with an expression of concern in his olive face which Appleby fancied was assumed.

The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.

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• concerns
• concerning
• concerned

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