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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Sources told the outlet that the lawmakers were also concerned about her lack of experience for the nation's top spy role and her meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2017 while serving in the House of Representatives for Hawaii's 2nd District.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
China’s leadership is more concerned about diversifying Macao’s economy, which has been heavily reliant on the gaming and tourism sectors.
—Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Their trip was initially only to last about eight to 10 days, but multiple issues with the Starliner prompted a concerned NASA, out of caution, to leave them behind at the space station and return the capsule to Earth empty in September.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
The Kohler Company plans to build a luxury golf course on its property along Lake Michigan, but some residents are concerned about ancient Indigenous burial sites being disturbed and dug up there.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
China’s leadership is more concerned about diversifying Macao’s economy, which has been heavily reliant on the gaming and tourism sectors.
—Katie Tam and Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Their trip was initially only to last about eight to 10 days, but multiple issues with the Starliner prompted a concerned NASA, out of caution, to leave them behind at the space station and return the capsule to Earth empty in September.
—Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2024
The Kohler Company plans to build a luxury golf course on its property along Lake Michigan, but some residents are concerned about ancient Indigenous burial sites being disturbed and dug up there.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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