concerned

adjective

con·​cerned kən-ˈsərnd How to pronounce concerned (audio)
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.
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Given Kennedy’s anti-vaccination stance and conspiratorial leanings, some policy experts and former government officials are concerned about how his views could shape the nation’s health agenda. Emily Mullin, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024 Here's my advice for marketers in the higher education space: Emphasize Inclusivity And Neutrality Our research shows that about 1 in 3 students are concerned about harassment, belonging and safety. Alex Nikdel, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Some concerned locals are planning to sell their DMV-area homes and move should Trump win, Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors vice president Christopher Suranna says. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 Investors concerned about the long-term outlook of an expensive equity market, as well as bond yields that have started to move higher, are casting about for assets that are uncorrelated to either market. Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for concerned 

Word History

Etymology

see concern entry 1

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of concerned was in 1648

Dictionary Entries Near concerned

Cite this Entry

“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

concerned

adjective
con·​cerned
kən-ˈsərnd
: being worried and disturbed
concerned for our safety
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