oversolicitude
nounUK /ˌəʊvəsəˈlɪsɪˌtjuːd/ · US /ˌoʊvɚsəˈlɪsɪˌt(j)ud/
Etymology From over- + solicitude.
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Excessive solicitude.
- The miſchief is done, and there is a neceſſity for his bearing the pain of it ; my overſolicitude would only ſerve to frighten him the more, and increaſe his ſenſibility.1762, “Emilius and Sophia: Or, A New System of Education”, in The Critical Review, page 262:
- To broadcast the hazards of parental oversolicitude, parental pressures and domination and the harmfulness of potential parental fixations is part of the service of rational constructive mental hygiene.1931, Ira S. Wile, “Mental Hygiene in Childhood”, in Mind and Body, volume 38, number 395, page 548:
1 more example
- Harry's oversolicitude is no different from that of any other meddling, well-intentioned parent.1988 July 20, Sylvie Drake, “Stage Review: Gay Son's Life with Father in 'Sum of Us'”, in Los Angeles Times:
- Related terms
- oversolicitous