concerning
/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /kən-ˈsər-niŋ/ (ame, mw) · /kənˈsɜː.nɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /kənˈsɝː.nɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
concerning — preposition
1. used to introduce the topic of a report, question, conversation, or written docu
used to introduce the topic of a report, question, conversation, or written document, especially in formal contexts.
The principal sent a letter concerning the new dress code to all parents.
collocation: letter concerning [topic]
Detective Kwame reviewed the witness statements concerning the car theft.
structure: [document] + concerning + [topic]
There has been much debate concerning the new highway construction project.
The email from Dr. Olumide concerning the lab results arrived late.
The guidelines concerning food safety were updated after the inspection.
- regarding
equally formal; often used at the start of a sentence or heading
- about
less formal; preferred in spoken English
- relating to
slightly more general; can connect a broader range of things
文法句型
concerning + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in written English and formal speech. In everyday conversation, 'about' is far more natural — 'concerning' may sound overly official.
常見錯誤
concerning — adjective
- concerningpositive
- more concerningcomparative
- most concerningsuperlative
1. producing a sense of worry or unease, often because a situation seems wrong, uns
producing a sense of worry or unease, often because a situation seems wrong, unsafe, or likely to get worse.
The drop in test scores across the school is deeply concerning to teachers and parents.
collocation: deeply concerning
Petra found the strange noise coming from the engine very concerning.
It is concerning that none of the missing hikers have been found yet.
The report showed a concerning increase in traffic accidents near the bridge.
Mei-Lin's sudden weight loss was concerning enough for her doctor to run more tests.
- worrying
more common in everyday speech; slightly more personal in tone
- troubling
suggests something disturbs your sense of right and wrong or order
- alarming
stronger — implies something requires immediate attention
- disturbing
adds a feeling of emotional upset or shock
- reassuring
restoring confidence; the opposite of causing worry
- comforting
making someone feel less sad or worried
文法句型
be + concerning
It is concerning that + clause
concerning + noun
用法筆記
Describes a situation, fact, or trend — NOT a person's emotional state. To say a person feels worried, use 'concerned' instead ('I am concerned about her health', not 'I am concerning about her health').