concerned
adjective
con·cerned
kən-ˈsərnd 
1
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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The Franklin Regional School District says the high school administrative team was made aware of the statement by concerned students after yearbook distribution.
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Mamie Bah, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Archer decided to visit a doctor in September 2022 when his symptoms worsened, but doctors initially weren't too concerned.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction for years, was living in a guesthouse on his parents’ property, a family friend said, and his mother had become increasingly concerned about his mental health in the weeks leading up to her death.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Whatever the reasons for defaults, housing observers are most concerned that the guardrails put in place after the housing crisis are no longer there to help.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Mamie Bah, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Archer decided to visit a doctor in September 2022 when his symptoms worsened, but doctors initially weren't too concerned.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Nick Reiner, who has struggled with addiction for years, was living in a guesthouse on his parents’ property, a family friend said, and his mother had become increasingly concerned about his mental health in the weeks leading up to her death.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Whatever the reasons for defaults, housing observers are most concerned that the guardrails put in place after the housing crisis are no longer there to help.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concerned
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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