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concerning
[ kuhn-sur-ning ]
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
/ əˈɜːɪŋ /
preposition
- about; regarding; on the subject of
adjective
- worrying or troublesome
Word History and Origins
Origin of concerning1
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Example Sentences
"You trust the brands… it's really, really concerning."
The White House said reports of China seizing the reef were "deeply concerning if true".
But the idea of curing autism is concerning for some.
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.
I finally graduated from the University of Essex in 2013 and didn't have much luck concerning friendship there either.
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