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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“What concerned me about seeing gabapentin was, is this just another chapter of this idea?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Gulf Arab states are also concerned about Iran’s missile program.

From The Wall Street Journal

His father said: "As a family, we are deeply concerned for Abdul's safety and are asking for the public's help in locating him."

From BBC

Some toys also use tactics to keep kids engaged, which makes parents concerned that the interactions could become addictive.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s part of the package of things that the investment community has been concerned about in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times