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concerning

[ kuhn-sur-ning ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

preposition

relating to; regarding; about:
We attended a discussion concerning foreign aid.

adjective

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

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preposition

about; regarding; on the subject of

adjective

worrying or troublesome

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Word History and Origins

Origin of concerning¹

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

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disconcerting vs. concerning

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Example Sentences

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But the idea of curing autism is concerning for some.

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A government source acknowledged there was some awkwardness around a senior Labour figure being involved in potential legal battles against government-backed plans, but said the mayor's move was neither surprising nor concerning.

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I finally graduated from the University of Essex in 2013 and didn't have much luck concerning friendship there either.

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"It is concerning that people who have no healthcare training at all can purchase high risk equipment for their loved ones online without being appraised of those risks."

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Those reservations gained some traction earlier this month when soil testing by Los Angeles County in and around the burn areas found concerning levels of lead.

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concerned concernment

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