concerned about something
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Meaning · English
Worried or anxious about a particular issue
Literally: having concerns regarding something
Register: neutral
Examples
She's concerned about her upcoming exam
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “concerned about something” mean?
Worried or anxious about a particular issue Literally: having concerns regarding something
Is “concerned about something” formal or informal?
concerned about something is generally neutral.