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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Associated Press, TIME, 22 Feb. 2025
The United States and other nations are concerned that hackers are stealing data now so that it can be cracked by quantum computers within the decade.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
Justin Bieber took to Instagram on Thursday, February 20, to share a long message about his spirituality that left fans confused — and concerned.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
In 1899, a group of concerned citizens, supported by the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City, addressed this need by purchasing a 3-acre tract at 23rd Street and College Avenue.
—Michael Wells, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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