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/
Korean meaning: 걱정, 우려, 염려
Korean pronunciation: 컨**썬**
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.
When worries burn, true hearts show concern.
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🌳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'.
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📝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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