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.
Recent Examples on the Web Fed officials aren’t concerned anymore that inflation will again surge to 40-year highs or threaten the entire economy. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 Karen Weintraub: The vast majority of Americans are concerned about healthcare, particularly the cost of healthcare. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024 And now, as more people think of Covid as a problem of the past, those of us with Long Covid are concerned about our uncertain future. Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2024 LeBron James—who lives nearby—was among a growing number of concerned neighbors. Longreads, 15 Mar. 2024 As a lawyer, Kulikov was concerned about how quickly the legislation was forced through. Anna Chernova, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024 These states appear concerned and even alarmed about reports of U.S. intelligence activity in Afghanistan. Asfandyar Mir, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2024 Groups like Mental Health America of Indiana remain concerned that such discounts only encourage bad behavior, like driving under the influence. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024 Thanks to the tireless work of whistleblowers, journalists, and concerned citizens — the British public has given the only sane and responsible answer. The Editors, National Review, 14 Mar. 2024

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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

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Cite this Entry

“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

concerned

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