solicitude
gb/səlˈɪsɪtˌud/ us/səlˈɪsɪtˌud/
C1
English
~ 8000
törődés, gondoskodás, féltő aggodalom, aggodalom
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
törődés
B1
gondoskodás
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s solicitude for [someone/something]
Her quiet solicitude for the patients made her deeply respected on the ward.
A betegek iránt tanúsított csendes, figyelmes törődése miatt mélyen tisztelték az osztályon.
He accepted their help, touched by their sincere solicitude for his family.
Elfogadta a segítségüket, meghatotta a családja iránti őszinte törődésük.
The teacher’s solicitude for her students extended far beyond the classroom.
They remembered the old neighbor’s solicitude, how he checked on them during every storm.
In his solicitude for the team, he made sure everyone had a chance to rest.
Learner examples
She showed great solicitude for her sick friend.
Nagy törődést tanúsított beteg barátja iránt.
His parents’ solicitude helped him feel safe.
Szülei törődése segített neki biztonságban érezni magát.
The nurse spoke with gentle solicitude to the child.
I was moved by their solicitude for the homeless man.
The manager’s solicitude for the staff made them trust her.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse “solicitude” with “solitude” (being alone) or “solicitation” (asking for something, often money or business). Also, they may use it like a verb (*she solicituded him*), but it is only a noun. In phrases, it usually takes the preposition “for”: “her solicitude for the children,” not *solicitude about the children* in this positive, caring sense.
Meaning
careful concern for someone’s welfare
Collocations
with solicitude
|show solicitude
|parental solicitude
|his solicitude for her
|express solicitude
|solicitude for the elderly
Synonyms
concern (More general and common; can be neutral or worried, while “solicitude” often suggests warm, caring attention.)
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care (Very common and broad; “solicitude” sounds more formal and emphasizes thoughtful, protective attention.)
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attentiveness (Focuses on close attention; “solicitude” adds a feeling of emotional concern and kindness.)
Antonyms
indifference (Lack of interest or concern, the opposite of actively caring about someone’s well-being.)
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neglect (Failure to give needed care or attention, which contrasts with the careful concern implied by “solicitude”.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|ethics
|core_vocabulary
Definition
a feeling of care and concern for someone’s comfort, safety, or health, often shown by kind and careful actions
A feeling or attitude of attentive care and concern for someone’s comfort, safety, or general well-being, often shown in considerate actions.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
aggodalom
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s solicitude about/over [someone/something]
Her constant solicitude about her son’s safety began to limit his independence.
A fia biztonsága miatti állandó féltő aggodalma egyre inkább korlátozta a fiú önállóságát.
The doctor noted the parents’ visible solicitude over every minor symptom.
Az orvos megjegyezte, hogy a szülőkön minden apró tünet miatt szemmel látható volt az aggodalom.
His letters are full of solicitude about her health during the long winter.
In their solicitude over the company’s image, they delayed making a necessary apology.
He tried to hide his solicitude, but everyone could see how worried he was about the outcome.
Learner examples
Her solicitude about the exam kept her awake all night.
A vizsga miatti aggodalom egész éjjel ébren tartotta.
His father’s solicitude over his job search made him feel stressed.
Az apja féltő aggodalma az álláskeresése miatt stresszessé tette.
The manager’s solicitude about mistakes made the team nervous.
Their great solicitude over money caused many arguments.
My aunt’s solicitude about my travels sometimes feels too strong.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this sense carries a stronger feeling of worry than the more neutral caring sense. Prepositions can also shift: “solicitude for” is more positive and caring, while “solicitude about/over” often highlights worry or anxiety.
Meaning
anxious or excessive concern
Collocations
anxious solicitude
|overwhelming solicitude
|his solicitude about their future
|her constant solicitude over the children
|the government’s solicitude about security
Synonyms
anxiety (Emphasizes worry and nervousness; “solicitude” keeps more of a caring, protective tone.)
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apprehension (Focuses on fear about what might happen; “solicitude” suggests this fear is tied to caring for someone.)
Antonyms
reassurance (A feeling of being free from worry, which removes the anxious concern implied by this sense of “solicitude”.)
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composure (Calmness and control of feelings, in contrast with the troubled, worried state expressed by this meaning of “solicitude”.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
a feeling of worry and strong concern about someone’s safety, situation, or future, sometimes too much
A state of anxious or sometimes overprotective concern about someone’s safety, situation, or future.
Grammar
Dictionary form
solicitude
IPA
GB/səlˈɪsɪtˌud/
US/səlˈɪsɪtˌud/
Syllables & stress
so - li - citude (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (li)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: solicitude
- Plural: solicitude
Word family
Core family
solicitous
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
solicitously
adverb
Expressions
parental solicitude
1/pɚˈɛntəl səlˈɪsɪtˌud/
fixed phrase
formal
parents’ strong caring concern
the strong care and worry that parents feel for their children’s safety and well-being
Examples
- Her parental solicitude sometimes made her children feel overprotected.
- The letter is full of parental solicitude about his daughter’s new life abroad.
show solicitude
1/ʃˈoʊ səlˈɪsɪtˌud/
fixed phrase
formal
display caring concern
to act or speak in a way that clearly shows you care about someone’s comfort, health, or safety
Examples
- They showed great solicitude for the refugees during the crisis.
- A good teacher shows solicitude for each student’s progress.
solicitude about
1/səlˈɪsɪtˌud əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
formal
anxious concern about something
worried and strong concern about a problem or situation
Examples
- There is growing solicitude about the long-term effects of the new policy.
- His constant solicitude about money caused tension at home.
solicitude for
1/səlˈɪsɪtˌud fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
caring concern for someone/something
care and concern that is directed at a specific person, group, or thing
Examples
- Her solicitude for the elderly in the neighborhood inspired others to volunteer.
- The committee’s solicitude for the environment shaped the new policy.
with solicitude
1/wˈɪθ səlˈɪsɪtˌud/
fixed phrase
formal
in a carefully concerned way
in a way that shows kind and careful concern for someone’s comfort or safety
Examples
- The nurse spoke with solicitude, explaining each step of the treatment.
- He listened with solicitude as she described her problems.