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concerned

[kuhn-surnd] / kənˈsɜrnd /
ADJECTIVE
worried
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anxious distressed disturbed troubled uneasy uptight
STRONG
bothered exercised perturbed upset
WEAK
biting one's nails butterflies in stomach in a stew on pins and needles tied up in knots worried sick
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm collected composed cool happy peaceful
WEAK
disinterested inattentive uncaring unconcerned undisturbed uninvolved unperturbed untroubled unworried
ADJECTIVE
involved with
Synonyms
STRONGEST
active affected attentive interested
STRONG
caring implicated
WEAK
down with in on mixed up privy to solicitous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disinterested
WEAK
happy inattentive uncaring unconcerned undisturbed uninvolved unperturbed untroubled unworried

Example Sentences

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Howell, concerned about costs, suggests smoke damage could be a supplemental policy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While she isn’t concerned about running out of competent, capable leaders among the high brass, she does have her concerns.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

But despite his imprisonment awaiting trial, police still remained concerned about Coleman's state of mind.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Relationship managers should tell concerned patrons: Not us.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Jonah made sure he was looking away from Chip when he asked that, as if he was more concerned about watching for the bus than about hearing what Chip was saying.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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