CEFR B2

concerningly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that causes worry or anxiety.

Examples

The patient's condition worsened concerningly overnight.
Unemployment figures rose concerningly last quarter.

Synonyms: worryingly, disturbingly, alarming, troublingly

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concerningly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋli/

Definition

In a way that causes worry or anxiety.

Examples

The patient's condition worsened concerningly overnight.
Unemployment figures rose concerningly last quarter.
She spoke about the future concerningly, hinting at potential job losses.

Synonyms of concerningly

Words with a similar meaning to concerningly:

worryingly
disturbingly
alarming
troublingly

Antonyms of concerningly

Words with the opposite meaning to concerningly:

reassuringly
comfortingly

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