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adjective

Definition of concernednext
1
as in worried

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2
as in sympathetic

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3
as in interested

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concerned

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verb

past tense of concern
1
as in covered
to have (something) as a subject matter the book concerns the challenges faced by children growing up in single-parent households

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2
as in affected
to be the business or affair of the problems of air and water pollution that concern all of us

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3
as in alarmed
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy we were greatly concerned by reports that yet another previously unknown virus is now posing a threat

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Recent Examples of concerned
Adjective
Other concerned cruisers shared their names and hometowns in a video recording. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Suzuki and the Cubs are not concerned about any lingering issues. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Verb
The next 18 months will be difficult Perhaps the most sobering part of our conversation concerned the near future. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Casa Bonita serves thousands of diners each week, and actors previously detailed several incidents involving guests that had staff concerned for their safety. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concerned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concerned
  1. worried
  2. sympathetic
  3. interested
  4. covered
  5. affected
  6. alarmed
  7. preoccupied
  8. considerate
Adjective
  • The 18-year-old was sent to Adelanto ICE Detention Center in handcuffs, nearly a hundred miles away from his worried family members.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Holmes is worried about old shingles and tiles in construction material that could have asbestos leaking into the water supply.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Definition of worried
Adjective
  • If nothing else, Patriot Front offers sympathetic groups intent on violence a valuable pool of potential recruits.
    — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • The Cuban resolution passed with the support of several African and Asian countries, Cuba’s traditional allies like China and Russia as well as other sympathetic governments in Europe (Spain), Latin America (Colombia, Mexico), and the Caribbean.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of sympathetic
Adjective
  • These same people also conceded that no such party elder existed within the GOP, and that the party was no longer organized around nor interested in listening to such a person.
    — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026
  • And even in cases where state and local law enforcement are interested, the federal government will be a collaborator.
    — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026
Definition of interested
Verb
  • Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of jeans styles, including the best butt-lifting jeans and best drawstring jeans.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
  • Wired journalists Noah Shachtman and Maddy Varner combed through Madison Square Garden documents that were published last month by the criminal hacker collective ShinyHunters and first covered by 404 Media.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • Kirkland said the regulations would have especially affected cities like Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens, where casinos represent nearly 70% of the general fund.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Until April, Calabria had spent 17 years under special administration due to persistent budget deficits, which along with corruption scandals and Mafia infiltration affected health investments.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of affected
Verb
  • Europe, for its part, is alarmed by the prospect of American abandonment of Ukraine.
    — Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026
  • Those measures, however, have alarmed privacy advocates, who argue that age-gating the internet would affect all users — not just children.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 30 June 2026
Definition of alarmed
Adjective
  • The Argentinian official Facundo Tello seemed more preoccupied with marching up to the players at the edge of the penalty area, warning them about infringement.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • This installment however, sees Enola insecure about proving worthy of the Holmes name, struggling to figure out her own identity while Sherlock was preoccupied.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of preoccupied
Adjective
  • Spencer stresses the importance of keeping the lines of communication open and being respectful and considerate at all times.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026
  • Levent says to be patient and considerate when using elevators and to prioritize allowing space for people with disabilities, the elderly, and families with strollers.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
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