Definition of Forwardness

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

Antonyms of Forwardness


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Homophones of Forwardness


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