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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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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

Attorney for the District of Columbia, has said that several investigations involving Omar are underway, including one concerning her financial disclosures.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

The findings, published September 23, 2026, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reveal a concerning trend in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

But it was increases elsewhere that were most concerning to investors since the Fed tends to focus on so-called core prices, which exclude volatile food and energy categories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The former composer also reportedly posted concerning videos on Instagram of himself spending “much of his time on the street.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

The beginning of all true wisdom concerning the Farewell Address is that Washington’s core insights were firmly grounded in the lessons he had learned as America’s premier military and civilian leader during the revolutionary era.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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