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The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire good; anxiety.

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  1. n. The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire good; anxiety.
  2. n. a feeling of excessive concern
  3. The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by fear of evil or desire good; anxiety. The many cares and great labors of worldly men, their solicitude and outward shows. Sir W. Raleigh. The mother looked at her with fond solicitude. G. W. Cable. Syn. -- Carefulness; concern; anxiety. See Care.
  4. The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned byfear of evil or desire good; anxiety.The many cares and great labors of worldly men, their solicitude andoutward shows. Sir W. Raleigh.The mother looked at her with fond solicitude. G. W. Cable.
  5. n:100 n. a feeling of excessive concern