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 residents are concerned about data centers and their impact on utility bills and the environment. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 21 Apr. 2026

The group is also concerned about his vacations while serving as the FBI director. —David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026

The District Attorneys Council approached some lawmakers earlier this year, concerned that legislators would look at their immunity next, and Raynes acknowledged that his group was generally worried about their protections. —Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026

But many in Europe are concerned about his potential friendliness with the Kremlin. —Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026

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