concerned
Meaning
The term "concerned" describes a feeling of worry or interest about a particular issue or situation.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "concerned" with "concerning," which has a different meaning.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Marco
came
home
and
noticed
water
on
the
kitchen
floor
after
the
rain
.
He
was
concerned
because
this
had
been
happening
more
often
for
a
few
weeks
.
He
called
the
building
manager
and
described
where
the
water
was
coming
from
,
asking
for
an
urgent
repair
.
While
he
waited
for
help
,
he
moved
the
plants
and
put
a
bowl
under
the
leak
to
protect
the
wood
floor
.
The
manager
promised
to
send
a
plumber
the
next
day
and
Marco
felt
a
little
relieved
.
Common Phrases
concerned about
concerned for
concerned with
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