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

Many organizations still perceive acupuncture as a niche service or are concerned about upfront costs and ROI. —Irina Logman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

At the same time, Qasem Hassan was deeply concerned about a bill advancing through the Knesset. —Eyal Press, New Yorker, 9 June 2025

But Dan Ives, global head of technology research for Wedbush Securities and an Apple bull, isn’t concerned about whether Apple makes significant AI announcements on Monday. —Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 8 June 2025

The woman dismissed the unconventional arrangement and is concerned about her friend’s future. —Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 7 June 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