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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For a growing number of people more concerned about cost, waste, and learning practical skills, sewing was suddenly back in style.
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Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
As word spread around city hall that morning that Metayer hadn’t shown up, city employees told Police Chief Mock that they were concerned about the vice mayor’s whereabouts.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers seemed more concerned about scoring political points than making practical plans, Paulding County Election Supervisor Deidre Holden said.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Some, like The Round Corner Tavern and Mojo’s Local Tap & Kitchen, are still in litigation, and still others are concerned that the attention might open them up to more lawsuits.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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Itay Hod, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
As word spread around city hall that morning that Metayer hadn’t shown up, city employees told Police Chief Mock that they were concerned about the vice mayor’s whereabouts.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers seemed more concerned about scoring political points than making practical plans, Paulding County Election Supervisor Deidre Holden said.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Some, like The Round Corner Tavern and Mojo’s Local Tap & Kitchen, are still in litigation, and still others are concerned that the attention might open them up to more lawsuits.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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. 2026.
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