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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Nine out of 10 organizations globally are concerned about employee retention, and half of the hiring managers in Europe predict an increase in employee turnover in 2024.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Some parents are concerned about bullying that could happen at larger schools and their children not getting as much personalized attention.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 8 May 2024
Some parents are concerned about bullying that could happen at larger schools and their children not getting as much personalized attention.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2024
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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