| Definition of 'forwardness' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness, forwardness
offensive boldness and assertiveness
2. (noun) forwardness
an advanced stage
"the forwardness of the harvest this year"; "the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter"
3. (noun) readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardness
prompt willingness
"readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
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| Definition of 'forwardness' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) forwardness
the quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel
2. (noun) forwardness
an advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness
3. (noun) forwardness
eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth
4. (noun) forwardness
boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty
5. (noun) forwardness
a state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil
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