Synonyms for

Concerning

Verb / kʌˈnsɜ:nɪŋ / Another word for concerning — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Concerning means about or regarding something.

Synonyms & similar words

havetodoewith interest bearon occupy worry cometo touch touchon relate pertain concern refer regarding about respecting

Synonyms by register

Formal

worrying troubling disturbing alarming

Informal

bothersome nagging stressful

Literary

portentous ominous

Antonyms

unimportant trivial insignificant minor irrelevant unremarkable

Common collocations

  • deeply concerning
  • very concerning
  • increasingly concerning
  • matter of concern
  • cause for concern
  • of great concern
  • a concerning trend

Word family

noun concern
verb concern
adjective concerning
adverb concerningly

Usage note

Primarily used as an adjective to describe something that causes worry or anxiety. It is often followed by 'to' and an infinitive or a noun phrase.

Example sentences

  1. The email was concerning the upcoming party.
  2. The memo was concerning our budget.
  3. The report was concerning the company's profits.
  4. The news article was concerning the new law.
  5. The conversation was concerning their plans for the weekend.

Quotes

  • 'All that glisters is not gold; Often have you heard that told: Many a man his life hath sold But my outside to behold: Gilded tombs do worms enfold.' - William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice
  • 'It is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt of it.' - Maurice Switzer
  • 'We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be.' - Kurt Vonnegut

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