concerning
adjective/kənˈsɜrnɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #2,752 most common English word
Meaning
Causing worry; on the subject of.
Example sentence
The recent reports about the safety of the new vaccine are quite concerning.
Synonyms & related words
- worrying
- alarming
- troubling
- disturbing
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