Concern and Doubt

Concern

Concern noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Usage example: the recent crime wave has caused a great deal of concern in the neighborhood

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Doubt and concern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Doubt" instead a noun "Concern".

Doubt noun - A feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something.

Usage example: from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme

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Concern and doubt are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Concern" instead a noun "Doubt".

good	good concern	good doubt
initial	initial concern	initial doubt
true	true concern	true doubt
reasonable	reasonable concern	reasonable doubt
Other adjectives: single, deep, obvious, actual, real, constant, massive, big, extreme, great, serious, little, main, personal, major, slightest, last, several.

Mama Bear: The Princess's response when XCOM sends a team to return Twilight to her home world is... excessive, but there can be no doubt that it was out of concern for her safety.

Source: Fanfic / Arad's Stardust

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