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con·cerned
 concerned
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- pronunciation:
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suhrnd
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
involved or interested.
She's never been very concerned with her appearance.We're concerned with the design of the products but only with respect to their functionality.You are not concerned with this, so you don't need to attend the meeting.- antonyms:
- aloof, casual, indifferent, unconcerned
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troubled or disturbed.
The teacher became concerned about the girl's changed attitude toward her school work.I'm concerned about my mother's health these days.When they heard the blast, concerned citizens called the police and the fire department.I thought the news was worrying, but my sister didn't seem too concerned.- antonyms:
- unconcerned
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| related words: |
anxious, apprehensive, careful, solicitous, thoughtful |
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| derivation: |
concernedly (adv.) |
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