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Webster 1913 Edition

Solicitude

So-lic′i-tude

,
Noun.
[F.
sollicitude
,r L.
sollicitudo
.]
The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire good; anxiety.
The many cares and great labors of worldly men, their
solicitude
and outward shows.
Sir W. Raleigh.
The mother looked at her with fond
solicitude
.
G. W. Cable.
Syn. – Carefulness; concern; anxiety. See
Care
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Solicitude

SOLIC'ITUDE

,
Noun.
[L. solicitude.] Carefulness; concern; anxiety; uneasiness of mind occasioned by the fear of evil or the desire of good. A man feels soliciude when his friend is sick. We feel solicitude for the success of an enterprise. With what solicitude should men seek to secure future happiness.

Definition 2024

solicitude

solicitude

English

Noun

solicitude ‎(usually uncountable, plural solicitudes)

  1. The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire for good; anxiety.
  2. A feeling of excessive concern.

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Etymology

From Old French, from Latin sollicitudo ‎(“anxiety”), from sollicitus, solicitus ‎(“anxious, solicitous”). See solicitous.

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