B1adjectiveemotionssociety
US/kənˈsɜːrnd/
UK/kənˈsɜːnd/
worried about something, or directly involved in or affected by it
In context
Parents are concerned about the amount of time children spend on their phones.
All the people concerned will receive a letter explaining the new rules.
As far as money is concerned, we have enough to finish the project.
Words that go with concerned
adverb + adjective
- deeply concernedDoctors are deeply concerned about the rise in cases.
- seriously concernedResidents are seriously concerned about the noise.
adjective + preposition
- concerned aboutShe is concerned about her son's grades.
- concerned withThis chapter is concerned with the history of trade.
adjective + noun
- those concernedThose concerned should contact the office.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am concerned of my health.Correct: I am concerned about my health.