Concern

Quick meaning: Concern is a noun meaning That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.

The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.

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

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.

Word Forms

• concerns
• concerning
• concerned

Synonyms for concern

Depending on context, synonyms include interest, care, trouble, vexation, touch, worry.

Antonyms for concern

Common opposites include unconcern.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include touch, worry, fear, pertain, relate, vexation.

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