Concern: meaning, definitions and examples

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concern

[ kənˈsərn ]

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anxiety

Concern is a feeling of worry or anxiety about something. It is a state of being interested in or caring about something. Concern can also refer to an issue or matter that is important or meaningful.

Synonyms

anxiety, care, interest, issue, worry

Examples of usage

I have a concern about the safety of our children.
She expressed her concern about the environment.
The government should address the public's concerns.
His main concern is the well-being of his family.
Global warming is a major concern for scientists.

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worry

To concern is to cause someone to feel worried or anxious. It can also mean to be relevant or important to someone. Concern can also refer to showing interest or care for someone or something.

Synonyms

affect, interest, involve, trouble, worry

Examples of usage

The recent news concerns me.
It concerns me that you haven't arrived yet.
This issue concerns all of us.
She concerns herself with the well-being of others.
The safety of the passengers concerns the pilot.

Translations

Translations of the word "concern" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preocupação

🇮🇳 चिंता

चिंता
रुचि

🇩🇪 Besorgnis

🇮🇩 keprihatinan

🇺🇦 занепокоєння

🇵🇱 zaniepokojenie

🇯🇵 心配

🇫🇷 préoccupation

🇪🇸 preocupación

🇹🇷 endişe

🇰🇷 걱정

🇸🇦 قلق

🇨🇿 obava

🇸🇰 obava

🇨🇳 担忧

🇸🇮 skrb

🇮🇸 áhyggja

🇰🇿 алаңдау

🇬🇪 შეშფოთება

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 preocupación

Word origin

The word 'concern' originated from the Latin word 'concernere' which means 'to sift, mix, or mingle together'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of being related to or having an interest in something. The word has been used in English since the 15th century, adapting to its current usage to express worry, importance, or care.