concernedly

Thân thiện

He asked concernedly if she had hurt her knee.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that shows worry, care, or interest.

Usage

The adverb "concernedly" is used to describe how an action (typically speaking, asking, looking, or acting) is performed—specifically, with an expression or tone of concern. It modifies verbs to indicate the worried or caring attitude of the subject.

Examples

• She looked at him concernedly when he started coughing.
• "Is everything okay at home?" the teacher asked concernedly.
• He listened concernedly to the news report about the storm.

Advanced Usage

• Used in reported speech or narrative description: It is often used in writing to describe a character's demeanor without using direct dialogue tags like "with concern."
  • She peered concernedly into the dark room.

Variants and Related Words

• Concerned (adjective): Worried or anxious.
  • He had a concerned expression on his face.
• Concern (noun): A feeling of worry or anxiety.
  • Her main concern was for their safety.
• Concerning (preposition): On the subject of; about.
  • I received a letter concerning your application.

Synonyms

• Anxiously
• Worriedly
• Apprehensively
• Uneasily

Antonyms

• Unconcernedly
• Indifferently
• Calmly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a manner showing concern
   • `Are you all right,' he asked concernedly