concerned
/kənˈsɜːnd/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɜːrnd/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈsərnd/ (ame, mw)
concerned — adjective
- concernedpositive
- more concernedcomparative
- most concernedsuperlative
1. Feeling nervous or upset because you think something unpleasant might happen to
Feeling nervous or upset because you think something unpleasant might happen to someone or something you care about.
Talia was deeply concerned about her younger brother's cough, which had lasted for over a week.
collocation: concerned about (health-related concern)
The villagers grew increasingly concerned that the drought would destroy their rice harvest.
pattern: concerned + that-clause for expressing fear of a future event
Ife was concerned for the safety of the stray cats during the typhoon warning.
His tone of voice made it clear how concerned he felt about the team's poor performance.
Parents across the district are concerned about the sudden rise in school bus fees.
- unconcerned
showing no worry or interest
文法句型
concerned + about + noun/gerund
concerned + that-clause
concerned + for + person
用法筆記
Stronger than 'worried' in many contexts — concerned often implies genuine care for the subject at risk, not just anxiety. Frequently used in news reports and formal statements.
常見錯誤
2. Taking part in a situation, activity, or event, or being directly affected by it
Taking part in a situation, activity, or event, or being directly affected by it.
All parties concerned in the land dispute have agreed to meet next Monday.
post-position: 'the parties concerned' means 'the parties involved'
The company sent a formal apology to everyone concerned by the factory's noise pollution.
pattern: 'everyone concerned by [issue]' for affected individuals
Students concerned in the student council election must register by Friday afternoon.
Vivek met with the neighbours concerned about the construction noise to discuss possible solutions.
The police interviewed every person concerned in the traffic accident to gather witness statements.
- involved
most direct synonym; 'involved' can also imply emotional engagement while 'concerned' is more neutral
- implicated
suggests involvement in something negative or illegal; stronger than 'concerned'
- affected
focuses on being impacted by an event rather than actively taking part
- unaffected
not touched or impacted by the situation
文法句型
the [noun] + concerned
concerned + in + noun
用法筆記
When used after a noun (post-positive), 'concerned' can mean 'involved' or 'affected'. When used before a noun ('a concerned look'), it means 'worried'. The position determines the meaning.
常見錯誤
3. Used within the fixed expression 'as far as I'm concerned' to introduce one's pe
Used within the fixed expression 'as far as I'm concerned' to introduce one's personal opinion or viewpoint on a matter.
As far as Joon is concerned, the meeting was a complete waste of everyone's precious time.
fixed phrase: 'as far as [person] is concerned' for personal viewpoint
Lotte doesn't mind the long commute — as far as she is concerned, the train ride is perfect for reading.
As far as the manager is concerned, any employee who arrives late three times must be formally warned.
As far as we are concerned, the safety of children comes before anything else in this school.
As far as Felix is concerned, the best part of the trip was hiking through the forest at sunrise.
- in my opinion
more direct and common in everyday speech; less idiomatic than the 'as far as' structure
- personally
adverb placed at the start of a sentence; less formal and shorter
文法句型
as far as + pronoun + (am/is/are) + concerned
用法筆記
This sense only works within the fixed phrase 'as far as [subject] [be] concerned'. The phrase is idiomatic — 'concerned' alone does not carry the opinion meaning outside of this construction.
常見錯誤
4. Used within the fixed expression 'as far as something is concerned' to specify w
Used within the fixed expression 'as far as something is concerned' to specify which particular aspect or subject you are talking about.
As far as the budget is concerned, we still have enough funds to finish the library renovation.
fixed phrase: 'as far as [topic] is concerned' narrowing discussion scope
The apartment is spacious and bright, but as far as the neighbourhood is concerned, it could be safer at night.
As far as the exam results are concerned, Isabela was among the top five students in the entire grade.
The rooms are fine, but as far as the service is concerned, more training is needed.
As far as insurance coverage is concerned, the policy does not include damage from natural disasters.
- regarding
more direct; fewer words, same scope-limiting function; slightly more formal
- with respect to
more formal and often used in written business or legal English
- in terms of
commonly used to specify the aspect under discussion; slightly less formal than 'with respect to'
文法句型
as far as + noun + (is/are) + concerned
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (IN MY OPINION): in sense 3 the subject is a person and introduces personal opinion; in sense 4 the subject is a topic and narrows the discussion to that aspect. Both use the same 'as far as ... concerned' structure.
常見錯誤
5. Having a particular subject as its main focus; dealing with a specific topic, is
Having a particular subject as its main focus; dealing with a specific topic, issue, or person.
The documentary is concerned with the history of wind energy in rural Taiwan.
pattern: '[work] is concerned with [subject]' for topic
Much of Christopher's research is concerned with how children develop language skills in bilingual households.
The recent government report is concerned mainly with rising housing costs in urban centres.
Chapter three of the textbook is concerned with the causes of the French Revolution.
Abigail's presentation was concerned with how social media affects teenagers' sleeping habits.
- about
simpler and more direct; 'a book about birds' is more common than 'a book concerned with birds'
- deals with
suggests active coverage and examination of a topic; common in academic contexts
- covers
implies broad treatment of a topic from multiple angles
文法句型
be concerned with + noun/gerund
用法筆記
This sense uses 'concerned with', NOT 'concerned about' or 'concerned in'. 'Concerned with' signals subject matter; 'concerned about' signals worry (sense 1); 'concerned in' signals involvement (sense 2). Choosing the wrong preposition changes the meaning completely.