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
  • There’s no substitute for hard work, resilience, kindness, standing up for and with folks in their weaker moments and knowing when to take it on the chin and when to give it.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Additionally, staying connected with those who refuse to change (perhaps out of trauma bonding, fear or even just kindness) can keep you stuck in the cycle of dysfunction.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 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
  • Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • While many of these strikes were intercepted, Ukraine's largest energy company said that the attack had caused significant damage to its thermal power plants, heightening concerns about energy stability and endurance as winter approaches.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of concern
Noun
  • Yet such homes are supposed to provide a level of medical care even more intense than that in nursing facilities.
    Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • More Americans are being infected with seasonal influenza and seeking care, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
    Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of care
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