n. Function: noun
1
Synonyms: SORROW , affliction, anguish, ||dole, grief, heartache, heartbreak, regret, rue, woe
Related Words: strain, stress, tension
2 a burdened or disquieted state of mind FF1C; a mind full of care and sadness FF1E;
Synonyms: anxiety, concern, concernment, disquiet, disquietude, solicitude, unease, uneasiness, worry
Related Words: apprehension, foreboding, misgiving, suspense; agitation, disturbance, perturbation; alarm, consternation, dismay, fear
Contrasted Words: calm, ease, peace, quietude; assurance, comfort, easiness
3
Synonyms: TRIAL 2, trouble, worry
4 serious and heedful attentiveness FF1C; attended his words with care FF1E;
Synonyms: carefulness, concern, consciousness, heed, heedfulness, regard; compare ATTENTION 1
Related Words: curiosity; enthusiasm, interest; consideration, solicitude, thoughtfulness; effort, exertion, pains, trouble; alertness, vigilance, watchfulness
Contrasted Words: carelessness, disregard, heedlessness, unconcern; boredom, disinterest, ennui
5
Synonyms: OVERSIGHT 1, charge, conduct, handling, intendance, management, running, superintendence, superintendency, supervision
6
Synonyms: CUSTODY , guardianship, keeping, safekeeping, trust, ward