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

Broadcom shares tumbled more than 11% as investors grew concerned over lower margins and uncertain deals. —Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025

Tribal leaders are concerned about being excluded from negotiations over the Colorado River's future, despite holding significant water rights. —Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 14 Dec. 2025

Brennan asked Machado whether her children, who all now live abroad, are concerned about her plan to return to Venezuela. —Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025

The Bank of England is reviewing lending to data centers after growing concerned at the level of spending and financing. —Neil Callanan, Fortune, 12 Dec. 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