Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cause-concern
noun
/kɔːz kənˈsɜrn/
Definition
A reason or justification that raises worry or trouble.
Examples
- The rising pollution levels are a cause for concern among environmentalists.
- Her health issues have become a cause of concern for her family.
- The recent findings in the study were a cause for great concern within the scientific community.
Meaning
The term ’cause-concern’ refers to any issue, event, or situation that leads to anxiety or apprehension among individuals or groups.
Synonyms
- issue of worry
- source of anxiety
- point of apprehension
