Definitions for FORWARDNESS
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness, forwardnessnoun

   offensive boldness and assertiveness

2. forwardnessnoun

   an advanced stage

   "the forwardness of the harvest this year"; "the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter"

3. readiness, eagerness, zeal, forwardnessnoun

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. forwardnessnoun

   The quality of being forward.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forwardnessnoun

   Etymology: from forward.

   1. Eagerness; ardour; readiness to act.

   Absolutely we cannot discommend, we cannot absolutely approve either willingness to live, or forwardness to die. Hook.

   Is it so strange a matter to find a good thing furthered by ill men of a sinister intent and purpose, whose forwardness is not therefore a bridle to such as favour the same cause with a better and sincere meaning. Richard Hooker, b. iv. s. 9.

   If the great ones were in forwardness, the people were in fury, entertaining this airy phantasm with incredible affection. Francis Bacon, Henry VII.

   2. Quickness; readiness.

   He had such a dextrous proclivity, as his teachers were fain to restrain his forwardness; to the end that his brothers, who were under the same training, might hold pace with him. Henry Wotton.

   3. Earliness; early ripeness.4. Confidence; assurance; want of modesty.

   In France it is usual to bring their children into company, and to cherish in them, from their infancy, a kind of forwardness and assurance. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

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1. forwardness

   Forwardness generally refers to a quality of being overly assertive, bold, or direct in behavior or attitude. It suggests a lack of reservation or modesty, often crossing lines of acceptable or respectful behavior. It can be positively viewed as being straightforward or openly expressive, yet it can also carry negative connotations of rudeness or inappropriate assertiveness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Forwardnessnoun

   the quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel

2. Forwardnessnoun

   an advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness

3. Forwardnessnoun

   eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth

4. Forwardnessnoun

   boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty

5. Forwardnessnoun

   a state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil

Matched Categories

1. • Assertiveness
   • Earliness
   • Willingness

Anagrams for FORWARDNESS »

1. frowardness

How to pronounce FORWARDNESS?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of FORWARDNESS in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of FORWARDNESS in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of FORWARDNESS in a Sentence

1. Alford:

   Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=FORWARDNESS
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Forwardness
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=FORWARDNESS
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FORWARDNESS