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Definitions

concerned

[kuhn-surnd] / kənˈsɜrnd /
ADJECTIVE
worried
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxious distressed disturbed troubled uneasy uptight
STRONG
bothered exercised perturbed upset
WEAK
biting one's nails butterflies in stomach in a stew on pins and needles tied up in knots worried sick
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm collected composed cool happy peaceful
WEAK
disinterested inattentive uncaring unconcerned undisturbed uninvolved unperturbed untroubled unworried
ADJECTIVE
involved with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active affected attentive interested
STRONG
caring implicated
WEAK
down with in on mixed up privy to solicitous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disinterested
WEAK
happy inattentive uncaring unconcerned undisturbed uninvolved unperturbed untroubled unworried

Example Sentences

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Since then, Miller, Fenley and others have led the charge to slow the project, holding protests and meetings with hundreds of concerned residents.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"A normal government would have been concerned about clean air not only now but a long time ago," said Kanongnij Sribuaiam, legal team leader at Thailand Clean Air Network, which pushed for the legislation.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Powell and the rest of the committee are, rightly, concerned about the risks of inflation rising again.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Others were concerned too, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Not fully versed on the workings of the reactor, he was concerned that the seawater could lead to another explosion.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.