concerned

adjective

con·​cerned kən-ˈsərnd How to pronounce concerned (audio)
Synonyms of concerned
1
a
: anxious, worried
concerned for their safety
Concerned citizens protested the mayor's proposal.
b
: interested
concerned to prove the point
She was concerned to show that she could do the job.
2
a
: interestedly engaged
concerned with books and music
b
: culpably involved : implicated
arrested all concerned

Examples of concerned in a Sentence

The school's decision is being questioned by a group of concerned parents. Her family was very concerned for her safety. Voters are deeply concerned about the economy. a discussion that will be of interest to everyone concerned The lawyers called a meeting of all the concerned parties.
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Those who are concerned about symptoms should contact a health provider, Stufin said. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Some teachers were also concerned about losing their discretion in deciding what students should be required to read. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue. — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 The throat punch is just the latest in a string of controversial moments, where fans became concerned over Clark's wellbeing and treatment by other players. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerned

Word History

Etymology

see concern entry 1

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of concerned was in 1648

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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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concerned

adjective
con·​cerned
kən-ˈsərnd
: being worried and disturbed
concerned for our safety

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