concernment

noun

kən-ˈsərn-mənt How to pronounce concernment (audio)
Definition of concernmentnext
as in concern
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble as my layoff from work grew longer and longer, how I was going to pay my bills became a matter of concernment

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  1. concern
  2. fear
  3. worry
  4. anxiety
  5. unease
Noun
  • Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • President Joe Biden signed it into law in April, after years of some lawmakers questioning if ByteDance is a national security concern due to its ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Advertising from telehealth companies, along with data showing that a sizable portion of men who get testosterone don’t even get their levels checked beforehand, lends credence to their fears.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • If Friday the 13th worries you, others share your fear.
    Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • Pentagon officials tried and failed to block the deal at the time, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, which cited worries that AMD had transferred crucial know-how that could aid China’s military and domestic semiconductor ambitions.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, our primary worry on this front is less about workers staying in their roles longer and more about declining immigration, which has been a source of economic strength in recent years.
    Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worry
Noun
  • Lazarus also encourages people not to let anxiety and fear control them.
    Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder, so there is some overlap between sleep anxiety and sleep phobia (somniphobia).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of anxiety
Noun
  • Jobs have been scarce since the end of the peak TV era, leading to a general sense of unease among the membership.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Reports suggest plans are already creating unease among federal workers who are concerned about whether their jobs may be cut by the incoming administration.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of unease
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