oversolicitude

noun
/ˌəʊvəsəˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd/UK/ˌoʊvɚsəˈlɪsɪˌt(j)ud/US

Etymology

From over- + solicitude.

  1. derived from sollicitūdō
  2. derived from sollicitude
  3. inherited from solicitude
  4. prefixed as oversolicitude — “over + solicitude

Definitions

  1. 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.

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