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un solicitous
so·lic·i·tous
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ɪ
təs
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adjective
1.
anxious or concerned (usually followed 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 followed by an infinitive):
He was always solicitous to please.
4.
careful or particular:
a solicitous housekeeper.
Origin:
1555–65;
<
Latin
sollicitus
anxious. See
solicit
,
-ous
Related forms
so·lic·i·tous·ly,
adverb
so·lic·i·tous·ness,
noun
non·so·lic·i·tous,
adjective
non·so·lic·i·tous·ly,
adverb
non·so·lic·i·tous·ness,
noun
un·so·lic·i·tous,
adjective
un·so·lic·i·tous·ly,
adverb
un·so·lic·i·tous·ness,
noun
Synonyms
1.
mindful, regardful, attentive.
Antonyms
1.
unconcerned, careless.
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solicitous
(səˈlɪsɪtəs)
—
adj
1.
showing consideration, concern, attention, etc
2.
keenly anxious or willing; eager
[C16: from Latin
sollicitus
anxious; see
solicit
]
so'licitously
—
adv
so'licitousness
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
solicitous
1563, from L. sollicitus "restless, uneasy, careful" (see
solicit
).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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