solicitude
Noun: 1. A feeling of excessive concern: A state of being overly anxious or worried about someone or something, often implying a degree of care that is more than what is typical or necessary. 2. Anxious or protective care: A state of attentive, often uneasy, care and consideration for the well-being of another person.
"Solicitude" is a formal noun used to describe a deep, often anxious, level of care and concern. It typically focuses on the well-being of another person rather than a general situation.
- Her constant solicitude for her son's health became overwhelming for him.
- The nurse treated the elderly patient with great kindness and solicitude.
- He was touched by their solicitude after hearing about his accident.
- "With solicitude": In a manner showing anxious care.
- She asked about his recovery with great solicitude.
- "Solicitude for": Concern directed towards a specific person or thing.
- His solicitude for the environment is evident in all his actions.
- Solicitous (adjective): Showing anxious concern for someone or something.
- She was solicitous about her friend's welfare.
- Solicitously (adverb): In a manner showing anxious concern.
- He solicitously offered her a seat.
- Concern
- Anxiety
- Apprehension
- Care
- Attentiveness
- Indifference
- Neglect
- Unconcern
- Apathy
The word can carry a neutral or positive connotation when it describes genuine, protective care (e.g., a doctor's solicitude). However, it often implies that the level of concern is excessive or overly anxious, which can be perceived as intrusive or smothering. The context determines whether the concern is seen as appropriate or overly fussy.
- a feeling of excessive concern