solicitude

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

so·lic·i·tude (sə-lĭsʹĭ-to͞od', -tyo͞od')n.
1. The state of being solicitous; care or concern, as for the well-being of another. See Synonyms at anxiety.
2. A cause of anxiety or concern. Often used in the plural.