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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Though most are rightly concerned about the downside risk from tariffs, there is an upside if this pressure results in better trade terms for U.S. companies, and the tariffs can be reduced in the short term.
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The defendant in the case had been featured on an episode of the show that aired before his trial, and attorney Chase Dearman was concerned fans would be predisposed to find his client guilty.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
Some members of the association were privately concerned about the optics of a comedian who is harshly critical of Trump serving as the evening’s entertainment, televised and streamed live in prime time.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
But some who utilize government welfare programs in order to obtain food are concerned that Trump’s promises will clash with his determination to cut government spending.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 29 Mar. 2025
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Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The defendant in the case had been featured on an episode of the show that aired before his trial, and attorney Chase Dearman was concerned fans would be predisposed to find his client guilty.
—Jessica Lussenhop, ProPublica, 29 Mar. 2025
Some members of the association were privately concerned about the optics of a comedian who is harshly critical of Trump serving as the evening’s entertainment, televised and streamed live in prime time.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
But some who utilize government welfare programs in order to obtain food are concerned that Trump’s promises will clash with his determination to cut government spending.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 29 Mar. 2025
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 5 Apr. 2025.
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