Solicitude
/səˈlɪs.ɪ.tjuːd/noun
Care or concern for someone or something.
Did you know?The Latin root 'sollicitus' means 'disturbed' or 'troubled', hinting at the anxiety associated with care and concern.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
sollicitus
“Disturbed, anxious, troubled.”
Old French
Old French
solicitude
“Concern, anxiety.”
Middle English
Middle English
solicitude
“State of being concerned or anxious.”
Modern English
English
solicitude
“Care or concern for someone or something.”