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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

/ əˈɜːɪŋ /

preposition

  1. about; regarding; on the subject of

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. worrying or troublesome

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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Example Sentences

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If they embrace it broadly, right, it would have huge implications and very concerning implications.

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Responding to developments over the weekend in the conflict between Iran and Israel, the first minister said "it's very concerning to see how that instability could spiral out of control".

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Tilly Short, 21, from Cardiff University, champions body positivity but said it was concerning as a lot of teenagers relied on social media for information.

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"They discussed the gravely concerning situation in the Middle East and agreed on the need to de-escalate," a spokesman said.

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The current situation is "very significant and concerning" says Richard Bronze head of geopolitics, global market consultancy, research firm, Energy Aspects.

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