What is Concerned in English? Which prepositions are used with Concerned in English?

Meaning

Example

worried and feeling concern about something/somebody

• The doctor reassured the concerned patient that the test results showed no signs of a serious health condition. 
• The teacher called a meeting with the concerned parents to discuss the student's academic progress and behavior in class. 

affected by something; involved in something

• The organizers would like to thank concerned people for their hard work in making the event a success. 
• Her job is primarily concerned with computers, as she works as a software engineer in a tech company. 

interested in something; dealing with something

• The general public is becoming more concerned with the impact of fast fashion on the environment. 
• The government's new policy initiatives are concerned with addressing income inequality. 

to think it is important to do something

• The author was concerned to write a book that would inspire readers to take action. 
• The parents were concerned to teach their children the value of empathy and kindness towards others. 

Words/phrases associated with Concerned in English

Example

concerned parents/ residents/ locals

• The concerned residents held a neighborhood watch meeting to explore ways to improve security. 
• The concerned parents voiced their objections regarding the proposed changes to the curriculum. 
• The concerned locals opposed the construction of a new landfill near their community. 

concerned look/ glance

• I noticed the concerned look on her face. 
• The teacher gave the student a concerned glance when they noticed their persistent absence from class. 

all concerned

• The sudden announcement of the company's bankruptcy was quite a shock for all concerned.
• The new regulations have raised concerns among all concerned, including businesses and consumers.

immediately concerned

• The success of the marketing campaign is not immediately concerned with whether it is executed through print media or digital platforms. 
• The outcome of the negotiation is not immediately concerned with whether it takes place in person or through video conferencing. 

feel concerned

• After hearing about the recent increase in crime in their neighborhood, residents feel concerned for their safety.
  With the recent budget cuts, employees are feeling concerned about potential job security. 

look concerned

• The teacher looked concerned as she noticed the student struggling with the assignment. 
• As the storm clouds gathered and thunder rumbled, beachgoers looked concerned and started packing up their belongings.

have a right to be concerned

• With the reports of a potential data breach, customers have a right to be concerned about the security of their personal information. 
• Given the recent increase in pollution levels, environmentalists have a right to be concerned about the long-term effects on the ecosystem.

as/ so far as I am concerned

• So far as I am concerned, the decision to pursue higher education should be based on individual interests and goals. 
• As far as I am concerned, honesty and integrity should be the foundation of any relationship. 

as/ so  far as somebody/ something is concerned

• As far as his academic performance is concerned, he excels in mathematics but struggles with English. 
• So far as the project timeline is concerned, we are on track to meet the deadline.

Synonyms of Concerned in English

Example

anxious

/'æɳkʃəs/

• She felt anxious about the upcoming exam and couldn't sleep the night before. 
• The anxious student couldn't focus on the presentation due to fear of public speaking. 

worried

/ˈwʌrid/

• The employee was constantly worried about job performance. 
• He felt worried about his upcoming job interview. 

uneasy

/ʌn'i:zi/

• She felt uneasy about the dark alley and decided to take a different route. 
• The uneasy feeling in the pit of her stomach made her hesitant to make the decision. 

uptight

/ʌpˈtaɪt/

• He became uptight when his plans didn't go as expected and started getting irritable. 
• The boss had strict rules and made everyone feel uptight in the office. 

involved

/ɪnˈvɒlvd/

• He is involved in the planning of the company's annual conference. 
• The organization is involved in environmental conservation efforts.

affected

/ə'fektid/

• The affected area was devastated by the natural disaster. 
• The affected patients experience symptoms of the flu. 

attentive

/ə'tentiv/

• The teacher was attentive to every student's needs. 
• The attentive audience listens intently to the speaker's presentation. 

interested

/'intristid/

• He showed a keen interest in learning about different cultures.
• The students are interested in science. 

Antonyms of Concerned in English

Example

calm

/kɑ:m/

• She kept calm despite the chaotic situation around her. 
• The meditation retreat helped her achieve a state of inner calm and tranquility. 

collected

/ka'lectid/

• He stayed collected even in high-pressure meetings.
• Despite the challenging circumstances, he managed to stay collected. 

composed

/kəm'pouzd/

• His composed situation during the crisis helped reassure others. 
• He maintained a composed demeanor in challenging situation. 

cool

/ku:l/

• Even in the face of criticism, she kept her cool. 
• Despite the heated argument, she managed to stay cool. 

disinterested

/dis'intristid/

• He listened to the conversation with a disinterested expression. 
• She acted as a disinterested party in the dispute to objective provide advice without favoring either side. 

Prepositions used with Concerned in English

Preposition

Example

concerned about something/ somebody

• She is concerned about her brother's health and has been urging him to see a doctor. 
• The environmentalist is concerned about the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats. 

concerned for something/ somebody

• The parents were concerned for their child's safety when they found out about the accident. 
• The teacher is concerned for the students' academic progress and have scheduled extra tutoring sessions.

concerned over something

• He is concerned over the rising costs of living. 
• The community is concerned over the increasing crime rate. 

concerned at something

• The employees were concerned at the sudden change in management. 
• He was concerned at the deteriorating condition of the historical monument and starting a preservation campaign. 

concerned by something

• She was concerned by the lack of progress in the project. 
• The consumer advocacy group is concerned by the unethical practices of the company.

be concerned in something

• She is concerned in the project's success. 
• He is concerned in the company's marketing strategy.

concerned with something

• The committee is concerned with environmental sustainability and focuses on implementing eco-friendly practices. 
• This organization is concerned with promoting gender equality. 

be concerned to do something

• She is concerned to improve her public speaking skills. 
• The company is concerned to enhance customer satisfaction. 

Concerned with

Concerned about

Similarity

Both carry the meaning of "caring about something"

Difference

There are two different meanings:

• related to something
• worried, caring about something/someone

Structure: concerned with something

There is only one meaning: worried, caring about something/someone

Structure: concerned about something/somebody

Example

• The research project is concerned with studying the effects of climate change on coastal ecosystems. 
• The organization is concerned with promoting sustainable farming practices. 

• The parents are concerned about their child's safety while they are away on a school trip. 
• She is concerned about her best friend who has been going through a difficult time. 

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