English

concerned

kənˈsɝnd, kənˈsɜrnd, kənˈsɝːnd
Meaning: worried, troubled, or anxious; involved in or affected by something
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: kənˈsɜrnd, kənˈsɝːnd

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Example sentences

The doctor was concerned about the patient's health.
The doctor was concerned about the patient's health.
The doctor was concerned about the patient's abnormal test results.
The doctor was concerned about the patient's abnormal test results.
The government is concerned about the growing political unrest in the capital.
The government is concerned about the growing political unrest in the capital.
Doctors are concerned about the rising number of obese children.
Doctors are concerned about the rising number of obese children.
Economists are concerned about the recent slowdown in industrial growth.
Economists are concerned about the recent slowdown in industrial growth.

Usage Notes

Commonly used with the preposition 'about' or 'for'. It can also mean 'involved' when used after a noun (e.g., 'the person concerned').

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