solicitousness
Definition
Noun: 1. A state or feeling of excessive concern, care, or anxiety for someone or something. It implies an attentive, watchful, and often anxious interest in another's welfare, comfort, or needs.
Usage
This word describes a quality of being deeply and often overly attentive or worried. It is typically used in formal or literary contexts to characterize someone's behavior or emotional state.
Examples
- Noun:
- Her constant solicitousness about his health began to feel smothering.
- The manager's solicitousness for every detail of the project ensured its success but also caused significant stress for the team.
- He was touched by her solicitousness, though he assured her he needed no special care.
Advanced Usage
- "with solicitousness": Describes an action performed with an attitude of excessive care.
- She arranged the pillows around him with great solicitousness.
Variants and Related Words
- Solicitous (adj): Full of concern or anxiety; showing excessive care.
- He was a solicitous host, constantly checking if his guests needed anything.
- Solicitude (n): A close synonym, often used interchangeably with "solicitousness" to mean anxious care or concern.
Synonyms
- Anxiety: A feeling of worry or unease.
- Concern: A feeling of care or interest.
- Attentiveness: The action of paying close attention.
- Solicitude: (See Variants and Related Words).
Antonyms
- Indifference: Lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.
- Neglect: The state of not giving proper care or attention.
- Unconcern: A lack of worry or interest.
Noun
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a feeling of excessive concern
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