concerning

== English == === Etymology === From concern +‎ -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)nɪŋ === Adjective === concerning (comparative more concerning, superlative most concerning) Causing concern; worrying. (obsolete) Important. ==== Synonyms ==== alarming, worrisome, See also Thesaurus:alarming ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Preposition === concerning Regarding, respecting. ==== Synonyms ==== apropos, as for; See also Thesaurus:about ==== Translations ==== === Verb === concerning present participle and gerund of concern === Noun === concerning (plural concernings) That which one is concerned in; one's business.