Consolation and Solicitude

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Consolation noun - The giving of hope and strength in times of grief, distress, or suffering.

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Solicitude is an antonym for consolation.

Solicitude noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

Usage example: a growing solicitude over the possible results of the criminal investigation

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Consolation is an antonym for solicitude.

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Solicitude and Consolation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/consolation/solicitude

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