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View usage for: (səlɪsɪtjuːd, US -tuːd) uncountable nounSolicitude is anxious concern for someone. [formal] He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister. Synonyms: concern, care, consideration, attentiveness More Synonyms of solicitude solicitude in British English (səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd) noun1. the state or quality of being solicitous 2. (often plural) something that causes anxiety or concern solicitude in American English (səˈlɪsəˌtud; səˈlɪsəˌtjud) noun1. the state of being solicitous; care, concern, etc.; sometimes, excessive care or concern 2. [pl.] causes of care or concern SIMILAR WORDS: care Word origin ME < L sollicitudoExamples of 'solicitude' in a sentencesolicitude He exchanged quick pleasantries and accepted her solicitude regarding the funeral in San Francisco.It had to be an important office because Mrs Brown's added solicitude was obvious.For some moments she gazed at me, and I put all my love and solicitude into my face. Definition anxiety or concern for someone's welfare He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister. Synonyms attentiveness considerateness Additional synonymsDefinition a state of uneasiness about what may happen His voice was full of anxiety. Synonyms uneasiness, concern, care, worry, doubt, tension, alarm, distress, suspicion, angst, unease, apprehension, misgiving, suspense, nervousness, disquiet, trepidation (formal), foreboding, restlessness, solicitude, perturbation, watchfulness, fretfulness, disquietude, apprehensiveness, dubietyDefinition trouble or worry He never seemed to have a care in the world. Synonyms worry, concern, pressure, trouble, responsibility, stress, burden, anxiety, hardship, woe, disquiet, affliction, tribulation, perplexity, vexationDefinition thoughtfulness for other people Show consideration for other rail travellers. Synonyms thoughtfulness, concern, respect, kindness, friendliness, tact, solicitude, kindliness, considerateness Nearby words ofsolicitude - solicit
- solicitor
- solicitous
- solicitude
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- solidarity
- solidify
Additional synonymsDefinition respect or affection I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved. Synonyms respect, esteem, deference, store, thought, love, concern, care, account, note, reputation, honour, consideration, sympathy, affection, attachment, reputeDefinition a state or feeling of anxiety His last years were overshadowed by financial worry. Synonyms anxiety, concern, care, fear, trouble, misery, disturbance, torment, woe, irritation, unease, apprehension, misgiving, annoyance, trepidation (formal), perplexity, vexation |