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• present participle of concern.

concerning

American  

[kuhn-sur-ning] / kənˈsɜr nɪŋ /

preposition

1. relating to; regarding; about.

   We attended a discussion concerning foreign aid.

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adjective

1. causing concern, worry, or anxiety.

   The increase in unlicensed practitioners is concerning.

   The more concerning elements of the sport were swept under the rug.

concerning British  

/ kənˈsɜːnɪŋ /

preposition

1. about; regarding; on the subject of

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adjective

1. worrying or troublesome

Etymology

Origin of concerning

First recorded in 1375–1425; concern ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

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Compare meaning

How does concerning compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• disconcerting vs. concerning

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Example Sentences

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concerning

MI5 gave false evidence to three courts in a case concerning an abusive informant known as Agent X.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The AI edge will likely accrue to the largest firms—or, more concerning for the legal profession, to technology companies, which can raise capital freely and may displace law firms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

The potential connection between obesity and cognitive decline is especially concerning as dementia becomes increasingly common.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2026

The index rose particularly strongly in manufacturing, with a jump in sentiment among companies concerning both their current situation and expectations for the future.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Mrs. Pontellier’s mind was quite at rest concerning the present material needs of her children, and she could not see the use of anticipating and making winter night garments the subject of her summer meditations.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

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