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concerned

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //kənˈsɝnd// UK //kənsˈɜːnd// con·cerned General-service

adj. worried about something or someone. You use this when you care about a problem and want to help or find a solution.

adj. worried, troubled, or anxious about a specific situation or person. Often used in a predicative position following a linking verb.


SIMPLE

I am concerned about your health.

CONTEXTUAL

The concerned parents met with the teacher to discuss why their daughter's grades were dropping.

COMPLEX

While the board members appeared concerned about the falling stock price, their public statements remained cautiously optimistic to avoid a market panic.

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Typically followed by the preposition 'about' or 'for'. When used after a noun (e.g., 'the parties concerned'), it means 'involved' rather than 'worried'.

Pitfall

I am concerned of the resultsI am concerned about the resultsThe adjective 'concerned' collocations with 'about' or 'for', not 'of'.

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