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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. )

Compare meaning

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• disconcerting vs. concerning

Example Sentences

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concerning

In his first speech at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on Friday, the new Fed chair said that high levels of inflation in recent months remain concerning.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026

“Does this become the principal way of financing these data centers, and the chip company provides backstops? That would be more concerning, in my view.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

However, an epidemiologist who has spent decades studying mesothelioma rates, said there were two "concerning epidemiological observations" coming from more recent data.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

“Our process concerning wall construction will ensure all factors, including our conservation obligations, are carefully considered,” Buckingham said.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

The officer was the very Mr. Denny concerning whose return from London Lydia came to enquire, and he bowed as they passed.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen