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affair a personal matter or concern. [1/6 definitions]
altruism unselfish concern for the well-being of others. (Cf. egoism.)
altruist a person who feels unselfish concern for the well-being of others and acts upon this concern in some way.
altruistic performed or given for the benefit of others, without concern for one's own welfare. [1/2 definitions]
anal-retentive in psychoanalysis, having or showing unusual obstinacy, frugality, or an excessive concern with trivial details that supposedly results from conflict over toilet training in childhood. [2 definitions]
apathetic having or displaying little or no emotion, concern, or interest; indifferent.
apathy lack of interest in things that generally arouse interest or concern; indifference. [1/2 definitions]
audacious showing no concern for social conventions or law; insolent. [1/2 definitions]
authoritarian of, pertaining to, or advocating complete obedience or subjection to authority, esp. political authority, without concern for individual rights. [1/3 definitions]
baby (informal) something of personal concern or pride. [1/12 definitions]
beau a man whose dress and etiquette reflect great concern for style; dandy; fop. [1/2 definitions]
big important or of great influence or concern. [1/7 definitions]
bother to feel concern or slight worry (usu. used with negative verb). [1/7 definitions]
bottom line the final or essential result or concern. [1/2 definitions]
bourgeois marked by a concern for respectability, comfort, and material possessions. [1/6 definitions]
bugaboo something that causes fear or persistent concern.
care to feel concern or anxiety in connection with. [1/12 definitions]
climate change a significant change in global and regional climate patterns that is of current concern and is associated with an increase in carbon dioxide and certain other gases in Earth's atmosphere which contribute to global warming. [1/2 definitions]
cluck to make noises expressing concern, approval, disapproval, or the like. [1/4 definitions]
Congressional Black Caucus an organization composed of African-American members of the U.S. Congress, formed in 1971 to address legislative matters of concern to African Americans and other minority voters.
consideration respect or concern for the needs of others. [1/3 definitions]