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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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• disconcerting vs. concerning

Example Sentences

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concerning

Fat that accumulates around the abdomen is especially concerning because it is associated with cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and a higher risk of premature death.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026

Rather than being another cause for alarm, Roos said the latest developments concerning options dealers’ positioning should give investors hope that this momentum-driven drawdown may be nearing a turning point.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

However, there is no doubt this is another concerning development - and a worrying pattern with an injury which Draper describes as "complicated".

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

And unlike cinema’s previous AI creations, Kakeru has no driving curiosity concerning whether he has a soul.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

For one thing, I was certain its body of knowledge concerning plane curves, angles, and polygons would help me design my rockets.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam