solicitous

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Solicitous' is when you are really eager or anxious to do something, especially to assist or please others. It's like a coworker who's always offering to help with your work.

Examples in Different Contexts

In user experience design, being 'solicitous' means anticipating user needs. A UX designer might note, 'The new interface is designed to be solicitous of user preferences, adapting in real-time.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Let's talk about our team's performance. I have noticed a significant improvement in morale and productivity lately.

Response:

Agreed, the team's morale has improved, and I believe it's a result of our supervisor's solicitous approach.

Customer-Service

Scenario:

Let's discuss improving our customer satisfaction rates. Are there any areas we can focus on to better address customer concerns?

Response:

I suggest train our team to be more solicitous in understanding and responding to customer complaints.