a.[ L. sollicitus, solicitus. See Solicit, v. t. ] Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil; concerned; anxious; careful. “Solicitous of my reputation.” Dryden. “He was solicitous for his advice.” Calerendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Enjoy the present, whatsoever it be, and be not solicitous about the future. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
The colonel had been intent upon other things, and not enough solicitous to finish the fortifications. Clarendon. [ 1913 Webster ]
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