Word
concerned
Phoneticscon·cerned, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɝnd/
UK/kənsˈɜːnd/
Definitions
01worried
B1 · Intermediate
adj. feeling worried or anxious about a person or a situation.
adj. feeling or showing anxiety or worry. Often used with the prepositions 'about' or 'for'.
“The doctor was concerned about the patient's high blood pressure.”
“Environmental groups are deeply concerned about the long-term impact of the new industrial project on local water quality.”
Usage
Commonly follows the verb 'to be' and precedes 'about' + noun phrase.
Pitfall
I am concerned for the environment.
I am concerned about the environment.
Use 'concerned about' for general issues or problems; use 'concerned for' when you are worried about someone's safety or well-being.
Antonyms
02involved
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. being involved in something or affected by it.
adj. involved in or affected by a particular situation, action, or process. Frequently used postpositively after the noun it modifies.
“The police interviewed everyone concerned in the accident.”
“The legal team requested a meeting with all the parties concerned to discuss the terms of the settlement before the trial began.”
Usage
Often placed immediately after the noun it describes (e.g., 'the people concerned').
Teaching tip
In this sense, the word is more formal and usually appears after the noun. If placed before the noun, it might be misinterpreted as 'worried'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “concerned” in context.
Verb
01. become concerned
“We became concerned when they didn't arrive at the scheduled time.”
verb + adj
02. seem concerned
“You seem concerned; is there anything you would like to talk about?”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. concerned about the future
“Many young people are concerned about the future of the planet.”
adj + prep
04. concerned to hear
“I was very concerned to hear that you have been feeling unwell lately.”
adj + infinitive
05. concerned with safety
“The new regulations are primarily concerned with safety in the workplace.”
adj + prep
Preposition
06. as far as i am concerned
“As far as I am concerned, the meeting was a complete success.”
prep + noun
Adverb
07. deeply concerned
“The doctors are deeply concerned about the patient's slow recovery.”
adv + adj
08. increasingly concerned
“Residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the rising crime rates in the neighborhood.”
adv + adj
09. concerned about the potential
10. concerned by the risks
Real-World Examples
“Fire chief Arnaud Fabre said the fire was slowing down but he added he was concerned about potential flare-ups with temperatures of up to 36C expected locally.” “The film is far more concerned with the internal dynamics of the band than their times or even their songs.” “Some Labour MPs are also privately concerned that he has as yet not shown he understands the urgency of the issue.” “As far as Evie’s concerned, though, Ezra means home, and she has no intention of being left behind.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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