concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
has been concerning
-
present perfect progressiveof concern (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The obvious fact that Gustavo Dudamel is a hard act to follow is something that has been concerning for the Los Angeles Philharmonic the last two and a half years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
Mr Newman said the apparent spike in cases reported to the charity has been concerning.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2024
Recently the beloved sheepadoodle has been concerning herself with the absence of people and animals in her life.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2021
Although the summer COVID-19 surge has been concerning to many, White House officials say it’s getting the attention of vaccine-hesitant Americans, referencing rising vaccination rates in some states.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
The popular impression has been, concerning the telephone, that the sound was in some way conveyed over the wire.
From The Telephone An Account of the Phenomena of Electricity, Magnetism, and Sound, as Involved in Its Action by A. E. (Amos Emerson) Dolbear
