solicitousness

noun

Definition of solicitousnessnext
as in carefulness
attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility the touching solicitousness with which he watched over his younger brother

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  1. kindness
  2. solicitude
  3. concern
  4. care
Noun
  • As a result, kindness in the workplace is essential.
    Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • One last knock at the door reveals that her kindness has been contagious.
    Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of kindness
Noun
  • Nature has made this a necessity: Without constant care and solicitude, an infant will die.
    Roxana Robinson, TIME, 18 July 2024
  • This idea will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism, to heighten the solicitude which all considerate and good men must feel for the event.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 30 May 2024
Definition of solicitude
Noun
  • Clinging to life, Kristina Lara’s only concern lay with the welfare of her young children.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This love is defined by the Greeks as agape — selfless concern for the well-being of others (our neighbors).
    Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • With intention and care, security and privacy are achievable at scale, anywhere.
    Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Zoo veterinary and animal care staff humanely euthanized Mac on Tuesday.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of care
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“Solicitousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitousness. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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