adj · noun · prep · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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General-American:/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/
Received-Pronunciation:/kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/
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rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)nɪŋ
CMU ARPABET:K AH0 N S ER1 N IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Causing concern; worrying.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
It's very concerning that our neighbour seems to be crying very loudly these days.
Meaning relationships
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Important.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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3
noun
Meaning 3
That which one is concerned in; one's business.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
prep
Meaning 4
Regarding, respecting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Physically, everything is perfect, but concerning your mental state, you have some problems.
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5
verb
Meaning 5
present participle and gerund of concern
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
Etymology
From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.
Across languages
Translations
67 source translations are retained for this English entry.
