Synonyms for

Concerned

Adjective / kʌˈnsɜ:nd / Another word for concerned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

worried, troubled, or anxious about something

Synonyms & similar words

worry pertain implicated concern interested interest touch unconcerned refer occupy relate worried troubled anxious apprehensive uneasy distressed bothered perturbed disturbed nervous fearful afraid scared panicked frightened alarmed dismayed disquieted unsettled angry

Synonyms by register

Formal

anxious worried troubled apprehensive

Informal

bothered fretting stressed uneasy

Literary

disquieted solicitous perturbed

Antonyms

unconcerned indifferent apathetic carefree relaxed calm uninterested

Common collocations

  • deeply concerned
  • very concerned
  • concerned about
  • concerned citizen
  • increasingly concerned
  • concerned parents
  • concerned about the future

Word family

noun concern
verb concern
adjective concerned
adverb concernedly

Usage note

This word often implies worry or anxiety about a situation or person. It can also mean 'relevant to' or 'affecting'.

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Example sentences

  1. Mom looked concerned when she saw my scraped knee.
  2. The teacher was concerned about her students' progress.
  3. I am concerned about the environment and want to help.
  4. The doctor was concerned about the patient's health.
  5. The parents were concerned about their child's safety.

Quotes

  • I am more concerned about the return of my money than the return on my money. - Mark Twain
  • I am concerned for the security of our great nation; not so much because of any threat from without, but because of the insidious forces working from within. - Douglas MacArthur
  • I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being. - Jackie Robinson

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