Concerned
/kənˈsɜːrnd/
Definitions
2 meaningsFeeling or showing worry or anxiety.
/kənˈsɜːrnd/
Feeling or showing worry, anxiety, or interest about something.
The parents were deeply concerned about their child's safety.
💡 Simply: Imagine your friend is feeling down. You're concerned because you care and want to help them feel better. You want to know what's happening and what you can do.
👶 For kids: When you're worried about something, like if your toy is lost.
More Examples
She seemed concerned about missing her flight.
The company is concerned about its declining profits.
How It's Used
"I am concerned about the rising cost of living."
"The doctor is concerned about the patient's symptoms."
"Investors are concerned about the market's volatility."
Relating to; affecting; involving.
/kənˈsɜːrnd/
Related to or affected by something.
The report concerned the environmental impact of the factory.
💡 Simply: Imagine the homework assignment is concerned with the history of Ancient Rome; it's about that subject.
👶 For kids: When something is about a certain thing.
More Examples
The discussion mainly concerned the economic consequences of the new law.
This chapter is concerned with the causes of the war.
How It's Used
"The new policy concerns all employees."
"The court case concerns the ownership of the property."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
As far as I am concerned...
In my opinion; from my point of view.
"As far as I am concerned, the decision is final."
Be concerned with...
To focus on or deal with something.
"The project will be concerned with the study of climate change."
From Middle English *concernen, from Old French concerner (to concern, relate to), from Latin concernere (to mix together, blend), from con- (with, together) + cernere (to sift, discern).
The word 'concerned' has been used since the 16th century and has developed to encompass emotions related to worry and the idea of having a connection or bearing to something.
Memory tip
Think of 'concerned' as having a furrowed brow, reflecting worry or care.
Word Origin
"to sift, discern"