solicitous about

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so⋅lic⋅i⋅tous

[suh-lis-i-tuh

–adjective

1.	anxious or concerned (usually fol. by about, for, etc., or a clause): solicitous about a person's health.

2.	anxiously desirous: solicitous of the esteem of others.

3.	eager (usually fol. by an infinitive): He was always solicitous to please.

4.	careful or particular: a solicitous housekeeper.

Origin:
1555–65; < L sollicitus anxious. See solicit, -ous

Related forms:

so⋅lic⋅i⋅tous⋅ly, adverb

so⋅lic⋅i⋅tous⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. mindful, regardful, attentive.

Antonyms:
1. unconcerned, careless.

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Word Origin & History

solicitous

1563, from L. sollicitus "restless, uneasy, careful" (see solicit).

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