HyperDic: concerned

English > 3 senses of the word concerned:
ADJECTIVEallconcernedfeeling or showing worry or solicitude
allconcerned, interestedinvolved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in
allconcerned, implicatedculpably involved
concerned > pronunciation
Soundskahnser'nd
Rhymesburned ... unturned: 14 rhymes with ernd...
English > concerned: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningFeeling or showing worry or solicitude.
Examples
  • "concerned parents of youthful offenders"
  • "was concerned about the future"
  • "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"
  • "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child"
NarrowerafraidFilled with regret or concern
afraidFeeling worry or concern or insecurity
haunted, obsessed, preoccupied, taken upHaving or showing excessive or compulsive concern / concern with something
solicitousFull of anxiety and concern
See alsoattentive(often followed by 'to') giving care or attention
troubledCharacterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
Oppositeunconcernedlacking in interest or care or feeling
Spanishafectado, inquieto, involucrado
English > concerned: 3 senses > adjective 2
MeaningInvolved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in.
Examples
  • "a memorandum to those concerned"
  • "an enterprise in which three men are concerned"
  • "factors concerned in the rise and fall of epidemics"
Synonyminterested
BroaderinvolvedConnected by participation or association or use
Spanishafectado, inquieto, interesado, preocupado
English > concerned: 3 senses > adjective 3
Meaningculpably involved.
Example"all those concerned in the bribery case have been identified"
Synonymimplicated
BroaderinvolvedConnected by participation or association or use
Spanishimplicado

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