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concerning

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ · UK /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning means: Making you feel worried because something may be wrong.

adjective

WORRYINGB2

Making you feel worried because something may be wrong.

  • The news is concerning.
  • Her sudden weight loss is particularly concerning.
  • We found several concerning changes in the results.

Similar words: worrying, troubling, alarming

Opposites: reassuring

Common phrases: very concerning, concerning trend, concerning signs

preposition

ABOUTB2

About a particular person, subject, or situation.

  • I have a question concerning your letter.
  • They sent us information concerning the new rules.
  • No decision has been made concerning the school.

Similar words: about, regarding, on

Common phrases: concerning something, questions concerning something, information concerning something, news concerning something

Questions about concerning

What does concerning mean?

Making you feel worried because something may be wrong.

What is concerning in other languages?

Türkçe: endişe verici · Español: preocupante · Français: inquiétant · Deutsch: besorgniserregend · Italiano: preoccupante · 日本語: 心配な

How do you pronounce concerning?

In American English /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/; in British English /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/.

How do you use concerning in a sentence?

The news is concerning. Her sudden weight loss is particularly concerning.

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