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Forwardness

Forwardness Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Forwardness?
[n] offensive assertiveness
Synonyms | Synonyms for Forwardness: bumptiousness | cockiness | pushiness Related Terms | Find terms related to Forwardness: See Also | assertiveness | self-assertiveness Forwardness In Webster's Dictionary \For"ward*ness\, n.
The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness;
as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.
2. An advanced stage of progress or of preparation;
advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness.
--Robertson.
3. Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the
forwardness of youth.
3. Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or
modesty.
In France it is usual to bring children into
company, and cherish in them, from their infancy, a
kind of forwardness and assurance. --Addison.
5. A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness;
precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the
forwardness of a pupil.
He had such a dexterous proclivity, as his teachers
were fain to restrain his forwardness. --Sir H.
Wotton.
Syn: Promptness; promptitude; eagerness; ardor; zeal;
assurance; confidence; boldness; impudence; presumption.
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