English · Word Candidate

concerned

/kənˈsɝnd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Showing concern.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện sự quan tâm

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Adjective

There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Involved or responsible.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan hoặc chịu trách nhiệm

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

The people concerned have been punished.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “concerned” mean?

Showing concern.

Is “concerned” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.