concerned
concerned Lexical Profile
concerned Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Worried, troubled, or anxious about a person or situation.
"The doctors were deeply concerned about the patient's sudden drop in blood pressure."
Involved, connected, or affected by a particular activity, subject, or event (often used after a noun or with 'with').
"The new tax regulations were explained clearly to all the departments concerned."
Showing active interest, care, or sense of responsibility regarding a matter.
"A group of concerned citizens attended the town hall meeting to discuss improving local parks."
Word Nuance & Usage
The placement of 'concerned' changes its meaning: before a noun ('concerned parents') or after 'about/for', it means worried or anxious; placed immediately after a noun ('the parties concerned') or followed by 'with', it means involved or connected.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the verb 'concern', which entered English in the 15th century via Old French 'concerner' from Late Latin 'concernere' ('to mingle together' or 'regard'), composed of 'con-' ('together') and 'cernere' ('to sift or perceive').