[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality of being concerned; concern.
1675. Howe, Living Temple, Wks. (1834), 8. Out of a hearty concernedness and jealousy for the honour of religion.
1686. Horneck, Crucif. Jesus, ix. 169. How shall I testifie my concernedness at the sufferings of the Lord?
1699. J. Barry, Cordial for Sin-desp. Soul (1802), 32. The concernedness of each party appeared in striving to get and keep the start.
