Solicitude: meaning, definitions and examples

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solicitude

[ səˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd ]

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feeling

care or concern for someone or something; the state of being solicitous; anxiety or concern

Synonyms

anxiety, care, concern, consideration, worry

Examples of usage

She showed great solicitude for the well-being of her children.
His solicitude for her safety was evident in his actions.
The nurse's solicitude for her patients was heartwarming.
The teacher's solicitude for the students' success was evident in her extra efforts.
He expressed his solicitude for the environment by participating in clean-up campaigns.

Translations

Translations of the word "solicitude" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solicitude

🇮🇳 चिंता

🇩🇪 Fürsorge

🇮🇩 perhatian

🇺🇦 турбота

🇵🇱 troska

🇯🇵 配慮 (はいりょ)

🇫🇷 sollicitude

🇪🇸 solicitud

🇹🇷 özen

🇰🇷 배려

🇸🇦 اهتمام

🇨🇿 péče

🇸🇰 starostlivosť

🇨🇳 关怀 (guānhuái)

🇸🇮 skrb

🇮🇸 umhyggja

🇰🇿 қамқорлық

🇬🇪 ზრუნვა

🇦🇿 qayğı

🇲🇽 solicitud

Word origin

The word "solicitude" has its origins in the Latin word "sollicitūdō", which means anxiety or care. Over time, the word evolved in English to represent a deep care or concern for someone or something. The concept of solicitude has been present in various cultures and societies as a fundamental aspect of empathy and compassion towards others.