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

The CMA added the "sustained" increase was concerning and there was not enough competition in the fuel market, which continued to drive prices up.

From BBC

Mike Hawes, the SMMT's chief executive, said: "These are deeply concerning times for the automotive industry, with massive investments in plants and new zero emission products under intense pressure."

From BBC

Previous research has examined how digit ratio may provide vital information concerning outcomes after contracting Covid-19, as well as oxygen consumption in footballers.

From Science Daily

As of this writing, bird flu has been detected in more than 10,000 wild birds, which is concerning as many of these species continue to migrate to other parts of the world.

From Salon

Durham’s other big prosecution was of Michael Sussmann for lying to the FBI about who he was representing concerning an investigation of a bank allegedly associated with the Trump campaign.

From Salon