concerning

1 of 2

preposition

con·​cern·​ing kən-ˈsər-niŋ 

: relating to : regarding

concerning

2 of 2

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

Synonyms

Preposition

• about
• apropos
• apropos of
• as far as
• as for
• as regards
• as respects
• as to
• of
• on
• regarding
• respecting
• touching
• toward
• towards

Examples of concerning in a Sentence

Preposition

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

More concerning is that only 20% of faculty reported that a conservative individual would be a positive fit for their department, compared to 71% who say a liberal would be a positive fit. —Editorial, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2024

Perhaps more concerning than the final score was an errant puck that appeared to hit mainstay defenseman Brock Faber in the face in the final minute of the game. —Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 Dec. 2024

More concerning than its presence, however, was its concentration. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024

What’s even more concerning is that hackers continue to exploit telecom providers even after the issue has been made public. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

1535, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1740, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

concerning

preposition

con·​cern·​ing

kən-ˈsər-niŋ

: relating to : about

news concerning friends