concerned
To feel worried or anxious about a situation or a person's safety. It can also describe being interested in or involved with a specific subject or problem.
Examples
3 of 5I am very concerned about your health after seeing you cough so much.
I am very concerned about your health after seeing you cough so much.
The board of directors is concerned with the long-term stability of the company.
The board of directors is concerned with the long-term stability of the company.
My parents are concerned I'm spending too much money on video games.
My parents are concerned I'm spending too much money on video games.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Concert' where you 'care' about every note; to be concerned is to care deeply about the outcome.
Quick Quiz
The teacher is ______ about the student's low grades this semester.
Correct!
The correct answer is: concerned
Examples
I am very concerned about your health after seeing you cough so much.
everydayI am very concerned about your health after seeing you cough so much.
The board of directors is concerned with the long-term stability of the company.
formalThe board of directors is concerned with the long-term stability of the company.
My parents are concerned I'm spending too much money on video games.
informalMy parents are concerned I'm spending too much money on video games.
This research paper is primarily concerned with the effects of climate change on coastal erosion.
academicThis research paper is primarily concerned with the effects of climate change on coastal erosion.
We are concerned about the recent decrease in customer satisfaction ratings.
businessWe are concerned about the recent decrease in customer satisfaction ratings.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
To whom it may concern
To whom it may concern
As far as I am concerned
As far as I am concerned
Those concerned
Those concerned
Often Confused With
'Concerned' is an adjective describing a feeling, while 'concerning' is often a preposition meaning 'about' or an adjective meaning 'worrying'.
Usage Notes
Use 'concerned about' when you are talking about worry or anxiety. Use 'concerned with' when talking about the topic or subject matter someone is dealing with.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the verb 'to be' and say 'I concerned' instead of 'I am concerned.'
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Concert' where you 'care' about every note; to be concerned is to care deeply about the outcome.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'concernere', meaning to sift together or to perceive, combining 'con-' (together) and 'cernere' (to sift).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The teacher is ______ about the student's low grades this semester.
Correct!
The correct answer is: concerned
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
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