oversolicitude
noun/ˌəʊvəsəˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd/UK/ˌoʊvɚsəˈlɪsɪˌt(j)ud/US
Etymology
From over- + solicitude.
- derived from sollicitūdō
- derived from sollicitude
- inherited from solicitude
Definitions
Excessive solicitude.
- The miſchief is done, and there is a neceſſity for his bearing the pain of it ; my overſolicitude would only ſerve to frighten him the more, and increaſe his ſenſibility.
- To broadcast the hazards of parental oversolicitude, parental pressures and domination and the harmfulness of potential parental fixations is part of the service of rational constructive mental hygiene.
- Harry's oversolicitude is no different from that of any other meddling, well-intentioned parent.
The neighborhood
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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA