concerning
kənˈsɜrnɪŋ
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Definition of concerning - Reverso English Dictionary

Preposition

1.
communicationabout or relating to something
  • We had a meeting concerning the new project.
about pertaining regarding
2.
emotionRarecausing worry or anxietyRare
  • The news concerning the accident was very concerning to everyone.
disturbing troubling worrying

Adjective

worry-inducingUScausing worry or anxietyUS
  • The concerning news kept her awake at night..
alarming worrisome
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Origin of concerning

Latin, concernere (to sift together)

Terms with concerning included in their meaning

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personal
concerning you or your actions
site info
concerning us
subject focus
concerning or regarding a specific subject or topic
opinion
think or believe concerning something
publicadj.
community
concerning the community or state
time
concerning what happened the night before
emotion
lose hope concerning someone or something
topics
be about or concerning something

Examples of concerning in a sentence

  • Questions concerning the policy were raised.
  • The concerning rise in crime rates worried the community.
  • The concerning symptoms prompted her to visit the doctor immediately.
  • The concerning symptoms prompted a visit to the doctor.
  • Her concerning behavior worried her friends.

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  1. French:concernant, préoccupant, ...
  2. German:über, beunruhigend, ...
  3. Italian:riguardo, preoccupante, ...
  4. Spanish:sobre, alarmante, ...
  5. Portuguese:sobre, preocupante, ...
  6. Chinese:关于, 令人不安, ...
  7. Japanese:について, 気になる, ...
  8. Arabic:بِشَأن, مقلق, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְגַבֵּי, מַדְאִיג, ...
  10. Russian:по поводу, тревожный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:щодо, викликає занепокоєння, ...
  12. Hindi:के बारे में, चिंताजनक, ...
concern
kənˈsɜːrn

Definition of concern - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionfeeling of worry or anxiety about something
  • Her main concern was the safety of her children.
anxiety apprehension worry
2.
importancematter of interest or importance to someone
  • Environmental issues are her main concern..
importance interest significance
3.
carefeeling of care or sympathy for someone
  • She showed great concern for her friend's well-being.
care compassion sympathy
4.
commerceDatedbusiness or commercial enterpriseDated
  • He runs a successful concern in the city.
company enterprise firm

Verb

1.
worrytr.make someone feel worried or anxioustr.
  • The news about the storm concerns me.
disturb trouble worry
2.
involvementtr.affect or involve someonetr.
  • The changes will concern all employees.
affect involve pertain
3.
relevanceintr.be relevant or connected to somethingintr.
  • This issue concerns everyone in the community.
apply pertain relate
4.
dutytr.Datedgive attention to something importanttr.Dated
  • She concerns herself with environmental issues.
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Expressions with concern

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practical issue or problem in the world
The committee discussed various earthly concerns affecting the community.
business expected to keep operating for a long time
The company is considered a going concern by its auditors.
matter not requiring one's attention or involvement
The budget cuts are not my concern.
show interest or care about something
He doesn't concern himself with office politics.
something that does not involve you
What they do is no concern of yours.
engage actively with a particular matter
The organization concerns itself with community development.

Origin of concern

Latin, concernere (to sift together)

Examples of concern in a sentence

  • There was concern about the new policy's impact.
  • His concern for the project was evident.
  • Public health is a major concern for the government.
  • His concern for the environment is genuine.
  • The teacher's concern for her students is evident.
  • The family concern has been operating for decades.

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  1. French:préoccupation, inquiéter, ...
  2. German:Sorge, beunruhigen, ...
  3. Italian:preoccupazione, preoccupare, ...
  4. Spanish:preocupación, preocupar, ...
  5. Portuguese:preocupação, preocupar, ...
  6. Chinese:担忧, 使担心, ...
  7. Japanese:心配, 心配させる, ...
  8. Arabic:قَلَق, أَقْلَقَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דְּאָגָה, לְהַדְאִיג, ...
  10. Russian:забота, беспокоить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:занепокоєння, турбувати, ...
  12. Hindi:चिंता, चिंतित करना, ...
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