concerning

[kuhn-sur-ning]

preposition

1. relating to; regarding; about.

   We attended a discussion concerning foreign aid.

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

/ kənˈsɜːnɪŋ /

preposition

1. about; regarding; on the subject of

adjective

1. worrying or troublesome

Word History and Origins

Origin of concerning¹

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

Example Sentences

The developments might seem concerning to telecommunications investors, since “broadband remains among the few growth areas” for the sector.

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“I think it’s really concerning and I just want to spread the word about it because I don’t think we should let threats slide.”

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“The threat of guest workers is really concerning because they are planning to replace local workers with H-2A workers that will make finding work more difficult,” Panfilo said in a statement.

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"When I said to some of my friends I was going to an event like this, they said 'what's COP?' - that's a bit concerning," he said.

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Between January and October this year, the entity received 162 complaints -- half of them concerning Indigenous children from poor, rural areas taken against their will.

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