Concerned Definition

concerned
adjective
  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"
  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"
  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"

"Concerned" in song lyrics

See how concerned is used in real songs:

  • "Other cats want burn, they can't be concerned"
    7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose
  • "I know that I shouldn't even be concerned"
    Aceyalone — Golden Mic
  • "so you should be concerned"
    Aceyalone — Anywhere You Go

Usage tips for "concerned"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "concerned" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for concerned to find words that pair well.

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