solicitude
pronunciation
How to pronounce solicitude in British English:
UK [səˈlɪsɪtju:d]
How to pronounce solicitude in American English:
US [səˈlɪsɪtud]
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- Noun:
- a feeling of excessive concern
Word Origin
- solicitude (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French solicitude (Modern French sollicitude), and directly from Latin sollicitudinem (nominative solicitudo) "anxiety, uneasiness of mind," noun of state from past participle stem of solicitare (see solicit).
Example
- 1. Her solicitude extends to all of the less fortunate .
- 2. She turned with graceful solicitude to anthea .
- 3. I was moved by their genuine kindness and solicitude for karin .
- 4. Medical humane solicitude is the embodiment of humane spirit in medical service .
- 5. Second , personal right is embodiment from citizen take equality solicitude and valued right of the government .