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

As has been well-trodden at this point, the lyrics to this classic duet are quite concerning.

From The Daily Beast

Concerning argument, suffice it to say that, once started, no matter how terrible the cost, it was successful.

From The Daily Beast

North Korea must show it is serious and prepared to abide by its commitments, particularly concerning denuclearization.

From The Daily Beast

Saudi Arabia should adhere to the international treaties concerning freedom of speech.

From The Daily Beast

If this was indeed the 12-week scan, we wil probably soon get an announcement from the palace concerning Kate's due date.

From The Daily Beast

Be Bry in his History of Brazil describes its use and also some interesting particulars concerning the plant.

From Project Gutenberg

A furious controversy concerning this picture had arisen among art critics.

From Project Gutenberg

All that has been given concerning the knowledge of angels relates to what they know through their own natures as created.

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No more Jenkinsisms in the Morning Post, concerning fashionable parties.

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In 1639 Venner published a volume entitled "A Treatise" concerning the taking of the fume of tobacco.

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