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What is another word for Concern? – 129 Concern Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    worry anxiety apprehension fear unease disquiet uneasiness apprehensiveness nervousness tension stress disturbance discomfort misgiving doubt skepticism suspicion mistrust alarm alarmism dismay consternation perturbation trepidation solicitude care regard attention consideration thoughtfulness mindfulness awareness heedfulness watchfulness vigilance cautiousness prudence discretion

    Meaning of Concern

    The primary meaning of the word "concern" is a feeling of worry or anxiety about something.

    Definitions

    • A feeling of worry or anxiety about something
    • * A thing that is worrying someone or something that needs attention
    • * A business or organization, especially one that is involved in a particular activity or industry

    Etymology of Concern

    The word "concern" originates from the Old French word "concerner," which is derived from the Latin words "con" (meaning "together") and "cernere" (meaning "to separate" or "to distinguish")
    Historically, the word "concern" has been used to describe a range of emotions, from worry and anxiety to interest and importance

    Example Uses

    • The company's financial situation is a major concern for its employees
    • * She has concerns about the safety of the new product
    • * The environmental impact of the project is a concern for many people in the community

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    indifference unconcern disregard neglect ignore disregard carelessness thoughtlessness inattention nonchalance apathy lethargy complacency smugness overconfidence reassurance confidence calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness

    Related Nouns

    anxiety worry fear apprehension unease disquiet uneasiness apprehensiveness nervousness tension stress disturbance discomfort misgiving doubt skepticism suspicion mistrust alarm dismay consternation perturbation solicitude care regard attention

    Related Verbs

    worry fear apprehend dread anticipate expect suspect mistrust doubt question ponder consider think reflect deliberate care regard attend watch heed beware

    Related Adjectives

    anxious worried fearful apprehensive uneasy disquieted nervous tense stressed disturbed uncomfortable mistrustful doubtful skeptical suspicious alarming dismal consternated perturbed solicitous careful regardful attentive