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. )

Compare meaning

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• disconcerting vs. concerning

Example Sentences

"The fact that these offenders – these kidnappers – have got it so wrong is concerning," Marks said.

From BBC

If so, that could help bring down the indicator to less concerning levels—and help put households back on more sound financial footing.

From Barron's

Her course mate Robbie Wells, 20, has a bit of support from family but said it is concerning that many people will go on to never be able to pay back their loans.

From BBC

Otherwise, the onus is on individual consumers to find concerning practices and try to opt out.

From Los Angeles Times

In two of the cases, both concerning Epstein, the judges overseeing the case denied the government’s motion to strike information from the record.

From Salon