Meaning & Definition of word "Concern"

Concern

/kənˈsɜrn/

1. A matter of interest or importance to someone.
- Example: The safety of the workers is a major concern for the management.
2. An anxious feeling; worry.
- Example: She expressed concern about her friend's health after hearing the news.
3. A business organization or company.
- Example: He works for a large concern that specializes in technology.

1. To relate to; to be about.
- Example: The book concerns the history of art in the 20th century.
2. To involve or affect someone or something.
- Example: This issue concerns all of us, and we should address it together.
3. To worry someone.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: No sweat.

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

Meaning: Whatever.

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