concerned
adjective
con·cerned
kən-ˈsərnd 
1
b
: interested
concerned to prove the point
She was concerned to show that she could do the job.
2
a
: interestedly engaged
concerned with books and music
b
: culpably involved : implicated
arrested all concerned
Examples of concerned in a Sentence
The school's decision is being questioned by a group of concerned parents.
Her family was very concerned for her safety.
Voters are deeply concerned about the economy.
a discussion that will be of interest to everyone concerned
The lawyers called a meeting of all the concerned parties.
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According to a recent Prosper Insights & Analytics Survey, 38.6% of Gen-X adults are concerned about the need for human oversight in AI applications, while 29.9% express concerns about the transparency of AI processes.
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
More than 6 in 10 Black and Hispanic adults were somewhat or very concerned about medical debt, a slightly higher rate than white adults.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The potential reprieve follows urgent pleas from industry leaders concerned about the tariffs' impact on car prices and supply chains.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Some experts are concerned that the U.S. is in the midst of a crisis of generosity.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
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Gary Drenik, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
More than 6 in 10 Black and Hispanic adults were somewhat or very concerned about medical debt, a slightly higher rate than white adults.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
The potential reprieve follows urgent pleas from industry leaders concerned about the tariffs' impact on car prices and supply chains.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
Some experts are concerned that the U.S. is in the midst of a crisis of generosity.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Concerned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concerned. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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