concerned

adjective

con·​cerned kən-ˈsərnd 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

But while many hiring professionals are concerned about applicants using AI in the process, one leader actually hunts for talent using the tech in application rounds. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025

The Cut noted that lawyers were in court this year concerned about Williams's finances. —Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025

Blackhawks management believes in time Bedard and Nazar will improve their faceoff percentages and aren’t concerned right now. —Scott Powers, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025

In the film, Laura is terrorized much more purposefully throughout the boat trip, leaving the guests increasingly concerned about her mental health. —Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see concern entry 1

First Known Use

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