forwardness

Noun

Meaning

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

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

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

Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

eagerness zeal assurance readiness presumption boldness impudence promptitude bumptiousness pushiness cockiness form ardor confidence assumption
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Antonyms

dally reserve custom approve dignity constraint
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Hypernyms

willingness assertiveness earliness self-assertiveness

Anagrams

frowardness

Examples

Rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns. Elizabeth I of England

readiness to continue discussions Source: Internet

they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel Source: Internet

they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority Source: Internet

he tried to explain his forwardness in battle Source: Internet

the forwardness of the harvest this year Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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