concerned-eyed
|con/cerned-eyed|
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/kənˈsɜrnd-aɪd/
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/kənˈsɜːnd-aɪd/
worried expression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'concerned-eyed' is a compound word formed from 'concerned' and 'eye'. 'Concerned' originates from the Latin word 'concernere', meaning 'to sift together'.
Historical Evolution
'Concerned' evolved from the Old French word 'concerner', which was derived from the Latin 'concernere'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'concerned' meant 'to sift together', but over time it evolved to mean 'worried or anxious'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an expression or appearance that shows worry or concern.
She gave him a concerned-eyed look when he mentioned the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 00:07