concerned
- 01 B1 Intermediate
feeling worried or anxious about a person or a situation.
feeling or showing anxiety or worry. Often used with the prepositions 'about' or 'for'.
Simple“The doctor was concerned about the patient's high blood pressure.”
In context“Environmental groups are deeply concerned about the long-term impact of the new industrial project on local water quality.”
UsageCommonly follows the verb 'to be' and precedes 'about' + noun phrase.
PitfallI 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 - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
being involved in something or affected by it.
involved in or affected by a particular situation, action, or process. Frequently used postpositively after the noun it modifies.
Simple“The police interviewed everyone concerned in the accident.”
In context“The legal team requested a meeting with all the parties concerned to discuss the terms of the settlement before the trial began.”
UsageOften placed immediately after the noun it describes (e.g., 'the people concerned').
Teacher's tipIn this sense, the word is more formal and usually appears after the noun. If placed before the noun, it might be misinterpreted as 'worried'.
SynonymsAntonymsuninvolved
Usage concerned about the potential · concerned by the risks
“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.”