solicitude

Noun
Synonyms: solicitousness

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a feeling of excessive concernSynonyms: solicitousness
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Solicitude \So*lic"i*tude\, n. [F. sollicitude,r L. sollicitudo.] The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire good; anxiety. [1913 Webster]

The many cares and great labors of worldly men, their solicitude and outward shows. --Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster]

The mother looked at her with fond solicitude. --G. W. Cable. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Carefulness; concern; anxiety. See Care. [1913 Webster]

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