solicitude
[suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood]
noun
the state of being solicitous; anxiety or concern.
solicitudes, causes of anxiety or care.
an attitude expressing excessive attentiveness: to show great solicitude about his wife's health.
Origin of solicitude
Synonyms for solicitude
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Related Words for solicitude
uneasiness, disquiet, compunction, disquietude, attentiveness, heed, regard, unease, watchfulness, attention, qualm, consideration, concern, scruple, presentiment, care, considerateness, TLC, concernmentExamples from the Web for solicitude
Historical Examples of solicitude
The object of her solicitude entered in dressing-gown and slippers.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
Master was vexed and anxious—almost angry, and yet full of solicitude.
To be Read at DuskCharles Dickens
The solicitude of the disciples on this occasion was highly laudable.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. IIFrancis Augustus Cox
Meanwhile, the object of their solicitude tossed and burned on his bed of pain.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
Her solicitude was no less manifest when she brought me rats or mice.
Concerning CatsHelen M. Winslow
solicitude
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