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con·​cern·​ing | \ kÉ™n-ˈsÉ™r-niÅ‹ How to pronounce concerning (audio) \

Definition of concerning

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: relating to : regarding

concerning

adjective

Definition of concerning (Entry 2 of 2)

: causing concern or worry : creating reason for concern : troubling found the latest reports very concerning "It's extremely concerning that drivers still choose to give their attention to things other than the road when they're behind the wheel," said [Texas Department of Transportation] Executive Director James Bass. — The Nueces County Record Star … carbapenems should not be administered to patients with positive penicillin skin test results or a concerning history of a type I allergic response to penicillin.— Alan R. Salkind et al.
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Adjective

concerningly adverb
Of course, South Carolina roads are also concerningly dangerous for sober drivers. In 2015, the state ranked 7th for traffic deaths overall … — The Post & Courier [Charleston, South Carolina] "The waivers have driven destruction in Native American burial sites. They have killed thousands of species and fragmented habitat. Most concerningly, there is zero accountability or consequence for these outcomes." — Gloria Smith

Examples of concerning in a Sentence

Preposition

 we had a meeting with the principal today concerning the new policy on student-run organizations

First Known Use of concerning

Preposition

1535, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1740, in the meaning defined above

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concerning

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English Language Learners Definition of concerning

: relating to (something or someone)

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concerning

preposition
con·​cern·​ing | \ kÉ™n-ˈsÉ™r-niÅ‹\

Kids Definition of concerning

: relating to : about I received a notice concerning the meeting.

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