concerning

[ kuhn-sur-ning ]

preposition

1. relating to; regarding; about:

   We attended a discussion concerning foreign aid.

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

/ kənˈsɜːnɪŋ /

preposition

1. about; regarding; on the subject of

adjective

1. worrying or troublesome

Word History and Origins

Origin of concerning¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; concern ( def ) + -ing ²( def )

Example Sentences

“Our investigation has uncovered evidence that Cedars-Sinai may have engaged in a pattern of inaction and/or neglect concerning the health risks associated with Black maternity patients,” the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump had been scheduled to be sentenced next week, on Nov. 26, for a conviction on 34 felony counts relating to falsified business records concerning hush money paid to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

From Salon

“Yeah, considering the fact that I have to deal with this exact allergy in my day-to-day cooking, the fact that this is getting mocked is kinda concerning to me,” said user u/Colaymorak.

From Salon

Laughter is a sudden, spasmodic expulsion air, but, at the same time, it is adjacent to other, more concerning practices of expulsion and denigration.

From Salon

More concerning were the empty seats, with people streaming out of the ground in the last 10 minutes as they realised the inevitable result.

From BBC