concerning
- 01 B1 Intermediate
prep.about or relating to a particular subject.
prep.regarding or relating to; used as a formal preposition to introduce a topic.
Simple“The lawyer asked several questions concerning the events of last night.”
In context“The board of directors issued a formal statement concerning the proposed merger and its potential impact on long-term shareholders.”
UsageOften used in professional or academic writing to replace the more common 'about'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.making you feel worried or anxious.
adj.causing concern, anxiety, or apprehension; often used to describe a trend or piece of news.
Simple“The doctor said the test results were quite concerning and ordered more scans.”
In context“The recent decline in local biodiversity is deeply concerning to environmental scientists who have been monitoring the region for decades.”
Antonyms
“Chief executive Pia Sinha said this was "not unusual", but "some of the calls have been worrying and concerning".”
“When asked why he feels comfortable offering procedures that are concerning surgeons, Hussain says he "totally understands" why some are worried.”
From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.