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Meaning of solicitous
showing concern for the well-being or comfort of someone or something
Etymology of solicitous
The word "solicitous" comes from the Latin word "solicitus," which is the past participle of "solicere," meaning "to disturb" or "to trouble"
The Latin word is a combination of "solus" meaning "alone" and "citare" meaning "to move" or "to stir"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe someone who is concerned or anxious about something
Synonyms
considerate
attentive
thoughtful
caring
concerned
helpful
supportive
devoted
loyal
faithful
dedicated
conscientious
meticulous
thorough
painstaking
diligent
scrupulous
meticulous
careful
mindful
watchful
vigilant
observant
regardful
respectful
deferential
polite
courteous
civil
obliging
accommodating
cooperative
helpful
benevolent
kind
generous
charitable
altruistic
unselfish
selfless
considerate
chivalrous
gallant
courtly
affable
genial
warm
friendly
approachable
accessible
available
attentive
assiduous
sedulous
industrious
thorough
methodical
systematic
exacting
demanding
fastidious
finicky
fussy
pernickety
persnickety
Definitions
- Showing concern for the well-being or comfort of someone or something
- * Taking an interest in someone or something, and being concerned about their needs or problems
- * Characterized by a desire to help or support someone or something
Usage Examples
- The nurse was solicitous of her patient's needs and made sure they were comfortable and happy
- * The company is solicitous of its customers' feedback and uses it to improve its products and services
- * The teacher was solicitous of her students' feelings and made sure they felt supported and encouraged
Antonyms
indifferent
uncaring
uninterested
unconcerned
inattentive
neglectful
careless
thoughtless
insensitive
unfeeling
callous
cruel
harsh
unfriendly
unhelpful
uncooperative
unsympathetic
uncharitable
selfish
inconsiderate
rude
impolite
unkind
ungenerous
unforgiving
unyielding
obstinate
stubborn
intransigent
unaccommodating
unresponsive