This is the 2363rd most frequent Russian word.
обеспокоены
"Concerned" or "worried."
In this sentence, 'обеспокоены' is used as a predicate to describe a state of being concerned or worried about the environment.
Мы обеспокоены состоянием окружающей среды.
We are concerned about the state of the environment.
Here, 'обеспокоены' expresses the parents' ongoing feeling of worry or concern, highlighting a continuous state.
Родители всегда обеспокоены безопасностью своих детей.
Parents are always worried about the safety of their children.
The word 'обеспокоен' is here used to focus on an individual's concern about a specific matter, showing an emotional reaction.