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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
Example Sentences
If they embrace it broadly, right, it would have huge implications and very concerning implications.
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".
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.
"They discussed the gravely concerning situation in the Middle East and agreed on the need to de-escalate," a spokesman said.
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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