Antonyms of adj solicitous

2 senses of solicitous

Sense 1
solicitous -- (full of anxiety and concern; "solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future")

INDIRECT (VIA concerned) -> unconcerned -- (lacking in interest or care or feeling; "the average American...is unconcerned that his or her plight is the result of a complex of personal and economic and governmental actions...beyond the normal citizen's comprehension and control"; "blithely unconcerned about his friend's plight")

Sense 2
solicitous -- (showing hovering attentiveness; "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family")

INDIRECT (VIA attentive) -> inattentive -- (showing a lack of attention or care; "inattentive students"; "an inattentive babysitter")

Similarity of adj solicitous

2 senses of solicitous

Sense 1
solicitous -- (full of anxiety and concern; "solicitous parents"; "solicitous about the future")
       => concerned (vs. unconcerned) -- (feeling or showing worry or solicitude; "concerned parents of youthful offenders"; "was concerned about the future"; "we feel concerned about accomplishing the task at hand"; "greatly concerned not to disappoint a small child")

Sense 2
solicitous -- (showing hovering attentiveness; "solicitous about her health"; "made solicitous inquiries about our family")
       => attentive (vs. inattentive) -- ((often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor")

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