concerned

1 of 2

adjective

con·​cerned kən-ˈsərnd 

1

a

: anxious, worried entry 1

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

concerned

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of concern entry 1

Examples of concerned in a Sentence

Adjective

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Lawmakers such as Khanna, Sanders, and Senator Elizabeth Warren, of Massachusetts, are also concerned about deindustrialization and China’s dominance of advanced manufacturing and favor stronger measures against Beijing’s unfair trade practices. — Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026

Homeowners were not happy with the result, concerned about a higher tax bill — and at least one village trustee agrees with them. — Jackie Kostek, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

A lot of people in America are more so concerned about themselves than other people and the safety of others. — Sarah Gordon, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

The remaining mail concerned three unidentified California ballot propositions. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see concern entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Phrases Containing concerned

• as far as (someone) is concerned
• as far as (something) is concerned
• as/so far as (someone) is concerned
• as/so far as (something) is concerned
• concerned to
• concerned with

Rhymes for concerned

• overturned
• unconcerned
• adjourned
• discerned
• interned
• returned
• sunburned
• unburned
• unearned
• unlearned
• unturned
• upturned

Kids Definition

concerned

adjective

con·​cerned

kən-ˈsərnd

: being worried and disturbed

concerned for our safety