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Definition of concerning

concerning

/kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
con · cern · ing
Adverb:concerningly
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• preposition

1

On the subject of; in connection with or about.

Example

"The committee requested additional documentation concerning the proposed budget changes."

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• adjective

1

Causing anxiety, worry, or unease; troubling.

Example

"The sudden drop in the patient's blood pressure was a concerning development for the medical team."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Evolved in the 15th century from the present participle of the verb 'concern', borrowed from Old French 'concerner' and Late Latin 'concernere' (to mingle together, relate to), from 'con-' (with) and 'cernere' (to sift or discern).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concerning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concerning
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