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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About 34 concerned parents — representing over 40 children enrolled in the center — signed a letter to Alverno and United Community Center leadership sharing their disappointment with the unclear timeline.
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation have called on their Democratic colleagues to support the short-term funding measure, concerned about how a lengthy government shutdown could impact public employees and services.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
During the Covid-19 pandemic, co-owner Doyle Davis received a call from the singer's team who was concerned about the business and offered to pay for the salaries and health insurance of employees for three months.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
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Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation have called on their Democratic colleagues to support the short-term funding measure, concerned about how a lengthy government shutdown could impact public employees and services.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2025
During the Covid-19 pandemic, co-owner Doyle Davis received a call from the singer's team who was concerned about the business and offered to pay for the salaries and health insurance of employees for three months.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
Stierli is particularly concerned with the situation at Great Falls, where trails and picturesque cliffsides along the Potomac River attract many visitors, especially with this weekend’s pleasant weather.
—Brian Todd, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 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 10 Oct. 2025.
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