So-lĭç'ĭ-tūde, n.

(30), n. [Fr. sollicitude, Pr. sollicitut, Sp. solicitud, It. sollicitudine, sollecitudine, Lat. sollicitudo.] The state of being solicitous; uneasiness of mind occasioned by the fear of evil or the desire of good. “The great labors of worldly men, their solicitude and outward shows.” Raleigh.

Synonyms—Care; carefulness; concern; anxiety; trouble. See CARE.