Concerned (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Feeling or showing worry or solicitude; "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".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The parents were concerned about the safety of their children playing near the busy road.
- She was concerned that her lack of experience would hinder her chances of getting the job.
- The team was concerned about meeting the tight deadline for the project.
- The doctor was concerned about the patient's high blood pressure and recommended a change in diet.
- The teacher was concerned that the student's poor grades were a sign of a deeper learning issue.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in; "a memorandum to those concerned"; "an enterprise in which three men are concerned"; "factors concerned in the rise and fall of epidemics"; "the interested parties met to discuss the business".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
Culpably involved; "all those concerned in the bribery case have been identified"; "named three officials implicated in the plot"; "an innocent person implicated by circumstances in a crime".
Classification
All adjective clusters.