concerted

American  

[kuhn-sur-tid] / kənˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

1. contrived or arranged by agreement; planned or devised together.

   a concerted effort.

   Synonyms:

   cooperative, joint, united

2. done or performed together or in cooperation.

   a concerted attack.

   Synonyms:

   cooperative, joint, united

3. Music. arranged in parts for several voices or instruments.

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concerted British  

/ kənˈsɜːtɪd /

adjective

1. mutually contrived, planned, or arranged; combined (esp in the phrases concerted action, concerted effort )

2. music arranged in parts for a group of singers or players

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Other Word Forms

• concertedly adverb
• concertedness noun
• unconcerted adjective
• unconcertedly adverb
• well-concerted adjective

Etymology

Origin of concerted

1710–20; concert (v.) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Uruguay, whose concerted renewables push has granted almost total energy independence, sweated little during the 2022 energy shock, and now has the ability to export clean power to neighbors in need.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

But a concerted, prolonged campaign could change that assessment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

“There’s no longer a clear, concerted strategy to address the common challenges that many countries face” on trade and security issues with China, Chan said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

Sunjit Kang, 40, who was the head of ICT and Business at The Grangefield Academy in Stockton-on-Tees, was found to have made a "concerted effort to falsify grades and examination performance" in about October 2023.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Despite his concerted efforts, he was unable to land a lucrative commercial sponsorship of the sort enjoyed by some of his more famous peers.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

Related Words

• united