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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Future uncertain Housing advocates and providers both are concerned about the future of the trust fund.
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Now, Barrera is concerned about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the agency that investigated the district.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
McLean said mayors are unsure how to work with fewer resources, business leaders are concerned about the economy, and everyday people are worried about national politics and their monthly bills.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
But Han is concerned that Trump might not stop there.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 May 2025
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Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Now, Barrera is concerned about the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, the agency that investigated the district.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
McLean said mayors are unsure how to work with fewer resources, business leaders are concerned about the economy, and everyday people are worried about national politics and their monthly bills.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
But Han is concerned that Trump might not stop there.
—Brian Bennett, Time, 15 May 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 24 May. 2025.
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