SOLICITUDE

solicitude. Solicitude, n. anxiety, earnestness, uneasiness

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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. 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.