CEFR B1

concerning

adjective, preposition

Meaning

Causing worry or anxiety.

Examples

The rise in childhood obesity is a concerning trend.
There were concerning reports of a new virus spreading rapidly.

Synonyms: worrying, troubling, disturbing, alarming

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concerning (B1)

adjective, preposition

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

Definition

Causing worry or anxiety.

Examples

The rise in childhood obesity is a concerning trend.
There were concerning reports of a new virus spreading rapidly.
His lack of preparation for the exam was concerning.

How to Use concerning

concerning to (prepositional phrase): Causing worry or anxiety to someone. — "The rapid spread of misinformation is concerning to educators."

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