concerning

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preposition

con·cern·ing kən-ˈsər-niŋ

Synonyms of concerning next

: relating to : regarding

concerning

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adjective

: 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.

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

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Adjective

More concerning, perhaps, is intern Trinity Santos. —

Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Jan. 2025 But China’s recent actions have become more concerning because its coast guard vessels moved closer to the Philippine coast, Malaya added. —

Reuters, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025 Crocodile attacks are no doubt horrifying, and the idea that an animal is intentionally leading humans to their demise is even more concerning. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 The Steelers’ defensive injuries are very concerning. —

Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for concerning