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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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Melvin has become especially concerned after learning that Guthrie would return to work, the source added.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
While many are concerned about what this uncertainty means for the economy, others view it as a way for the industry to reset.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Mar. 2026
As holocaust survivors get older and die, educators around the world are concerned about younger generations having little access to survivor testimonies.
—Lauren Costantino
march 27, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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 31 Mar. 2026.
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