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Concerned vs Distressed - What's the difference?

concerned | distressed |

As adjectives the difference between concerned and distressed

is that concerned is showing concern while distressed is anxious or uneasy.

As verbs the difference between concerned and distressed

is that concerned is past tense of concern while distressed is past tense of distress.

concerned

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Showing concern.
  • There was a concerned expression on her face as I told her the news.
  • Involved or responsible.
  • The people concerned have been punished.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (concern)
  • distressed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • anxious or uneasy
  • I'm distressed that John hasn't answered my calls. I hope nothing bad happened to him on the way here.
  • (of merchandise etc) damaged
  • (of a property) offered for sale after foreclosure
  • (of furniture etc) faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (distress)