How to Use "Concern" with Example Sentences

concern (n): a feeling of worry

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Used with adjectives:

"The storm caused growing concern."
(growing, rising)

"She has genuine concern for her friends."
(genuine)

"He has great concerns about his future."
(great, serious)

"Affordable healthcare is a national concern."
(national)

"The flu epidemic is causing general concern."
(general, widespread, public)

"Child safety is a common concern for parents."
(common, valid, legitimate)

"What is your main concern?"
(main, primary, major, chief)

Used with verbs:

"I feel concern for my brother's well-being."
(feel, have)

"She does not show any concern for her family."
(show, express)

"The earthquake caused concern."
(caused, heightened)

"I understand your concerns."
(understand)

"How can I ease your concerns about driving?"
(ease, reduce, lessen)

Used with prepositions:

"We gave him money out of concern."
(out of)

"Parents have valid concerns about their children."
(about, over)

"I have serious concerns for her safety."
(for)

concern (v): to involve or affect someone; to worry someone

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Used with adverbs:

"The letter directly concerns you."
(directly)

"The issue mainly concerns Jack."
(mainly, mostly)

"Your health really concerns me."
(really, greatly)