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

How does concerning compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• disconcerting vs. concerning

Example Sentences

These findings don’t contradict the concerning data on topics like mental health, loneliness and political polarization.

From The Wall Street Journal

"An agreement was reached with the trade unions... concerning the implementation of a voluntary departure plan for approximately 5,500 workers," Telefonica said in a statement released via the stock market regulator.

From Barron's

"What makes Barry Landslide especially concerning is the size of the landslide," Davy explained.

From Science Daily

That is concerning, she said, given how inflation has been “stuck around this close-to-3% level for the better part of…18 months.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“And if that does happen, impacts could become more concerning for that period of time, possibly lasting as we close into the new year, even.”

From Los Angeles Times