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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Oberon, an Archfey god, stood alongside them, concerned.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Yet oil prices tipped up again Thursday, a sign traders are still skeptical that the strait will reopen for the free transit of more tankers anytime soon, especially as insurers and shipowners remain concerned that security conditions could collapse at any moment.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Democratic voters are also becoming increasingly concerned about the corrupting influence of dark money in our politics.
—Delia Ramirez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Yet oil prices tipped up again Thursday, a sign traders are still skeptical that the strait will reopen for the free transit of more tankers anytime soon, especially as insurers and shipowners remain concerned that security conditions could collapse at any moment.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Democratic voters are also becoming increasingly concerned about the corrupting influence of dark money in our politics.
—Delia Ramirez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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