Definition of forwardness Forwardness

for•ward•ness

We found 10 definitions of forwardness from 4 different sources.

What does forwardness mean?

Noun Plural: forwardnesses
forwardness - an advanced stage; "the forwardness of the harvest this year"; "the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter"
		earliness quality of coming early or earlier in time
forwardness - offensive boldness and assertiveness
		bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness
		assertiveness, self-assertiveness aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
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"
		readiness, eagerness, zeal

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forwardness (n.)
The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.
forwardness (n.)
An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness.
forwardness (n.)
Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth.
forwardness (n.)
Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.
forwardness (n.)
A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil.