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solicitude

noun
/səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/

Etymology

From Middle English solicitude, from Old French sollicitude, from Latin sollicitūdō (“anxiety”), from sollicitus, solicitus (“anxious, solicitous”). See solicitous.

  1. derived from sollicitūdō
  2. derived from sollicitude
  3. inherited from solicitude

Definitions

  1. The state of being solicitous

    The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.

  2. Special or pronounced concern or attention.

    • For there to be genuine community among any sizable group of people, solicitude must be a routine feature of daily intercourse.

  3. A cause of anxiety or concern.

    • M. Todgers looked a little worn by cares of gravy and other such solicitudes arising out of her establishment, but displayed her usual earnestness and warmth of manner.

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Derived

oversolicitude, solicitudinous

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA