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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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups are concerned about the program office's ability to have the capacity to continue that mission and respond to emergencies like the Louisiana oil spill.
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Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 May 2025
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Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird flu or another pathogen.
—Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
For that reason, Byrd recommends no more than one cup of matcha per day for anyone concerned about their iron levels.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 May 2025
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Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 5 May 2025
In a period where multinational corporations are concerned about reshoring, tariffs and political nationalism, SMEs will be critical source of job creation, innovation and local economic growth.
—Nish Acharya, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Five years after the worldwide hyperfocus on COVID-19 began, some are concerned about the next pandemic — whether it could be caused by influenza, bird flu or another pathogen.
—Dr. Marc Siegel , Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
For that reason, Byrd recommends no more than one cup of matcha per day for anyone concerned about their iron levels.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 May 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 20 May. 2025.
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