solicitous

Adjective Satellite

• full of anxiety and concern
  • "solicitous parents"
  • "solicitous about the future"
• showing hovering attentiveness
  • "solicitous about her health"
  • "made solicitous inquiries about our family"

Adj

• Disposed to solicit; eager to obtain something desirable, or to avoid anything evil.
• Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
• In a conscientious way, often with kindness.
• Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
• In an eager way.
• Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
• In an anxious or distressed way.

Examples

• solicitous about a person's health
• solicitous inquiries, asking after her husband and children