Concern

/kənˈsɜrn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A matter of interest or importance to someone.

The safety of the workers is a major concern for the management.

An anxious feeling; worry.

She expressed concern about her friend's health after hearing the news.

A business organization or company.

He works for a large concern that specializes in technology.

verb

To relate to; to be about.

The book concerns the history of art in the 20th century.

To involve or affect someone or something.

This issue concerns all of us, and we should address it together.

To worry someone.

The sudden drop in temperatures concerned the meteorologists.

From Latin 'concernere' meaning 'to sift together'.

concerned about

worried or anxious regarding something.

make a concern

to raise or highlight a worry or issue.

concern for others

a feeling of care and interest for the well-being of others.

care

to feel concern or interest; to look after.

worry

to feel anxious or troubled about actual or potential problems.

involvement

the state of being engaged or participating in something.

No sweat.

When she had a minor concern about the project, he said, 'No sweat, it's all good.'

Whatever.

He was so nonchalant about the issues, he just said, 'Whatever, it's not my concern.'