Meaning & Definition of word "Concern"

Concern

/kənˈsɜrn/

noun:

  • 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.

verb:

  • 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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of concern

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.'