Concernedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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concernedly

 

[ kənˈsɜːrnɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a worried or anxious manner

In a manner that shows worry or anxiety.

Synonyms

anxiously, apprehensively, worryingly.

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Word Description / Examples
concernedly

This word is used when someone shows attention or care due to worry or anxiety about something or someone.

  • He looked at her concernedly when she didn't answer her phone.
  • She listened concernedly as the doctor explained the potential side effects.
worryingly

This word is used to describe something that causes worry or concern, highlighting the troubling nature of a situation.

  • The disease is spreading at a worryingly fast rate.
  • He noticed the worryingly low performance of the company's stocks.
anxiously

This word is appropriate when someone feels nervous or uneasy, particularly about something that is uncertain or upcoming.

  • He waited anxiously for the test results.
  • The team members looked at each other anxiously as the time ran out.
apprehensively

This word is used when someone feels fearful or uneasy about something that might happen, especially when they expect a negative outcome.

  • She stepped into the dark alley apprehensively.
  • He approached the boss's office apprehensively, unsure of the news he would receive.

Examples of usage

  • He looked at her concernedly, wondering what had happened.
  • She listened concernedly to the news report, hoping for the best.
  • They spoke concernedly about the upcoming deadline, unsure if they would meet it.

Translations

Translations of the word "concernedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 preocupadamente

🇮🇳 चिंतापूर्वक

🇩🇪 besorgt

🇮🇩 dengan cemas

🇺🇦 стурбовано

🇵🇱 z niepokojem

🇯🇵 心配して

🇫🇷 avec inquiétude

🇪🇸 con preocupación

🇹🇷 endişeyle

🇰🇷 걱정스럽게

🇸🇦 بقلق

🇨🇿 znepokojeně

🇸🇰 znepokojene

🇨🇳 担心地

🇸🇮 zaskrbljeno

🇮🇸 með áhyggjum

🇰🇿 алаңдаушылықпен

🇬🇪 აშკარად

🇦🇿 narahatlıqla

🇲🇽 con preocupación

Etymology

The word 'concernedly' is derived from the verb 'concern', which comes from the Old French 'concerner', meaning 'to relate to'. The adverb form 'concernedly' started to be used in the English language in the early 19th century, to describe actions done with concern or worry.

See also: concern, concerned, concerning, concerns, unconcern, unconcerned, unconcernedly.