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solicitude

[ suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood ]
/ səˈlɪs ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /
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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.
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Origin of solicitude

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin sollicitūdō uneasiness of mind, derivative of sollicitus agitated. See solicit, -tude

OTHER WORDS FROM solicitude

self-so·lic·i·tude, noun

Words nearby solicitude

solicited, soliciting, solicitor, solicitor general, solicitous, solicitude, solid, solidago, solid angle, solidarity, solidarize
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Words related to solicitude

disquiet, uneasiness, attention, attentiveness, care, compunction, concern, considerateness, consideration, disquietude, heed, presentiment, qualm, regard, scruple, unease, watchfulness, concernment, tender loving care

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British Dictionary definitions for solicitude

solicitude
/ (səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd) /
noun
the state or quality of being solicitous
(often plural) something that causes anxiety or concern
anxiety or concern
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