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CONCERNED
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Feeling or showing worry or solicitude
Example:
greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child
Classified under:
Similar:
afraid (filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement)
afraid (feeling worry or concern or insecurity)
haunted; obsessed; preoccupied; taken up (having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something)
solicitous (full of anxiety and concern)
Also:
attentive ((often followed by 'to') giving care or attention)
troubled (characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need)
Antonym:
unconcerned (lacking in interest or care or feeling)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Involved in or affected by or having a claim to or share in
Example:
the interested parties met to discuss the business
Synonyms:
concerned; interested
Classified under:
Similar:
involved (connected by participation or association or use)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Culpably involved
Example:
an innocent person implicated by circumstances in a crime
Synonyms:
concerned; implicated
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
involved (connected by participation or association or use)
II. (verb)
Sense 1
Past simple / past participle of the verb concern
Context examples:
The branch of science concerned with origin and development of humans in all their physical, social, and cultural relationships.
(Anthropology, NCI Thesaurus)
The science concerned with the normal processes of hearing
(Auditory Physiology, NCI Thesaurus)
The world's largest professional society concerned with the causes and treatment of blood disorders.
(American Society of Hematology, NCI Thesaurus)
Any studies (usually immunologic or virologic) that, although not directly concerned with AIDS, could reasonably be expected to contribute information useful in understanding or combatting AIDS.
(AIDS-Indirect Research, NCI Thesaurus)
Women who are concerned they may not be getting enough iodine may wish to consult their physicians before making dietary changes or taking supplements.
(Iodine deficiency may reduce pregnancy chances, National Institutes of Health)
While the study results must be replicated in much larger studies, Zhang suggested that anyone concerned about cognitive decline or Alzheimer's consider adding exercise to their daily lives.
(Aerobic Exercise Slows Cognitive Decline in Adults at Risk of Alzheimer's, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
A response indicating that an individual is or has experienced something and that they are a little concerned.
(A Little Concerned, NCI Thesaurus)
For the Ghost, so far as the seamen were concerned, was a hell-ship of the worst description.
(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)
Sensibility, as far as concerned the yearning for food, had been exhausted.
(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)
By the kindness of Lord Godalming, I am empowered to read her letters and papers, for I am deeply concerned about certain matters vitally important.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
