concerning

/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ//kənˈsɝnɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

  2. 2

    To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

    A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
  3. 3

    To make somebody worried.

    I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.

noun

  1. 1

    That which one is concerned in; one's business.

adjective

  1. 1

    Causing concern; worrisome.

    it's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days
  2. 2

    Important.

preposition

  1. 1

    Regarding, respecting.

    Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems.

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