Concern (Noun)
Meaning 1
An anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 2
Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Something that interests you because it is important or affects you; "the safety of the ship is the captain's concern".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The company's financial struggles are a major concern for its employees.
- Her health is a growing concern for her family and friends.
- The environmental impact of the new development is a concern for local residents.
- The teacher's primary concern is the well-being of her students.
- The safety of the passengers is the airline's top concern.
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Meaning 4
A commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it; "he bought his brother's business"; "a small mom-and-pop business"; "a racially integrated business concern".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
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Meaning 5
A feeling of sympathy for someone or something; "She felt strong concern for those less fortunate".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.