concern — a feeling of worry or anxiety about something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of worry or anxiety about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɜːrn/
Example Sentences
- My mom's biggest concern is whether I'm eating enough vegetables or just surviving on pizza.
- The meeting will concern the new company policy.
- His strange behavior is starting to concern his friends.
concern
NOUN[/kənˈsɜːrn/]
a feeling of worry or anxiety about something
A mother shows concern when her child falls and gets hurt.
After examining the strange footprints, the guard felt deep concern about an intruder. (CON (completely) + CERN (observe))
When the doctor returned, the patient's worried expression showed her deep concern.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concernere', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'cernere' (to sift, discern, or perceive). The term originally meant 'to mix together' or 'to have to do with', gradually evolving to mean 'to worry about'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + cern (to perceive/discern) + -ern (verb suffix) = concern
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's biggest concern is whether I'm eating enough vegetables or just surviving on pizza.”
“The meeting will concern the new company policy.”
“His strange behavior is starting to concern his friends.”
“My only concern about the zombie apocalypse is whether Netflix will still work.”
“Environmental concerns are becoming more important to young people.”
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