Added 30 September 2026
concern
/kənˈsɝn/ noun
In Latin: fabula Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about concern at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
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The placement of interest or worry on a subject.
Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.
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A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.
verb
- To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
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To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.
A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
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To make somebody worried.
I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French concerner, from Medieval Latin concernō, concernere (“I distinguish, have respect to”), from Latin concernō (“to mix, sift, or mingle together, as in a sieve”), combined form of con- + cernō (“distinguish”).
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