Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜrn/
noun a feeling of worry or anxiety about something
A1 My main concern is finding a place to eat.
A2 She expressed her concern about the safety of the neighborhood.
B1 The company's main concern is increasing profits.
B2 The environmental concerns raised by the activists were taken seriously.
C1 His concern for social justice led him to become an activist.
C2 The doctor's concern for his patient's well-being was evident in his thorough examination.
verb to cause worry or anxiety to someone
A1 I concern myself with my family's well-being.
A2 She concerns about her grades in school.
B1 The company is concerned about the impact of the new regulations.
B2 The government is deeply concerned about the rise in unemployment rates.
C1 The CEO is concerned with the company's long-term growth strategy.
C2 The environmentalist is concerned with the effects of deforestation on wildlife habitats.
formal The board meeting will address the growing concern over budget deficits.
informal I heard there's some concern about the new company policy among the employees.
slang Don't worry about it, it's not a big concern right now.
figurative Her constant fidgeting was a concern that she couldn't sit still.
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