Synonyms for solicitude


Grammar : Noun
Spell : suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood
Phonetic Transcription : səˈlɪs ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud

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Définition of solicitude

Origin :
  • 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).
  • noun worry, anxiety
Example sentences :
  • The object of her solicitude entered in dressing-gown and slippers.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Master was vexed and anxious—almost angry, and yet full of solicitude.
  • Extract from : « To be Read at Dusk » by Charles Dickens
  • The solicitude of the disciples on this occasion was highly laudable.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Meanwhile, the object of their solicitude tossed and burned on his bed of pain.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • Her solicitude was no less manifest when she brought me rats or mice.
  • Extract from : « Concerning Cats » by Helen M. Winslow
  • How little does that husband deserve the solicitude of such a wife!
  • Extract from : « Beaux and Belles of England » by Mary Robinson
  • With the solicitude of the typical mother she arranged the windows.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • Or let a sick man be attended with a like solicitude by both.
  • Extract from : « Hiero » by Xenophon
  • He turned to her, all solicitude and gentleness, to inquire the reason of her outburst.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
  • Not even his solicitude for old Bill's comfort was overlooked.
  • Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton

Antonyms for solicitude

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