Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜrnd/

Definitions of concerned

verb past tense of concern, meaning to be worried or troubled about something

Example Sentences

A1 I am concerned about my grades.

A2 She is concerned about her health.

B1 The company is concerned about the decrease in sales.

B2 The government is concerned about the rise in crime rates.

C1 The scientist is concerned about the potential impact of climate change.

C2 The CEO is concerned about the long-term sustainability of the business.

adjective feeling worried or troubled about something

Example Sentences

A1 I am concerned about my upcoming exam.

A2 She is concerned about her health.

B1 The company is concerned about the decrease in sales.

B2 The government is concerned about the rise in unemployment rates.

C1 The scientist is concerned about the impact of climate change on biodiversity.

C2 The CEO is concerned about the company's reputation in the market.

Examples of concerned in a Sentence

formal The stakeholders are concerned about the impact of the new policy on the company's bottom line.

informal I'm concerned that the project deadline might be too tight for us to meet.

slang She's concerned that her crush doesn't like her back.

figurative The dark clouds gathering on the horizon concerned the villagers as they feared a storm was approaching.

Grammatical Forms of concerned

past tense

concerned

plural

concerned

comparative

more concerned

superlative

most concerned

present tense

concern

future tense

will concern

perfect tense

have concerned

continuous tense

is concerning

singular

concerned

positive degree

concerned

infinitive

to concern

gerund

concerning

participle

concerned

Origin and Evolution of concerned

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'concerned' originated from the Old French word 'concerner' which means 'to relate to' or 'to have reference to'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'concerned' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including feelings of worry, interest, or involvement in a particular matter.