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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But concerned parents argue that the schools' informing of parents was short-lived.
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Will this put him and EPA occasionally at odds with business leaders that are more concerned about this quarter’s profits and the long-term viability of industries like coal and gas?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Two-thirds say the president cannot ignore court rulings, and voters are significantly more concerned, by a 19-point margin, about the president disregarding the judiciary than about the courts overstepping their authority.
—Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Oil prices are down almost 11% this year as investors remain concerned that tariffs could cause an economic slowdown and hurt demand for fuel at the same time as supply increasing.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Will this put him and EPA occasionally at odds with business leaders that are more concerned about this quarter’s profits and the long-term viability of industries like coal and gas?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
Two-thirds say the president cannot ignore court rulings, and voters are significantly more concerned, by a 19-point margin, about the president disregarding the judiciary than about the courts overstepping their authority.
—Dana Blanton, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Oil prices are down almost 11% this year as investors remain concerned that tariffs could cause an economic slowdown and hurt demand for fuel at the same time as supply increasing.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
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 3 May. 2025.
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