forwardness
1Forwardness — For ward*ness, n. The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel. [1913 Webster] 2. An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in… …
2forwardness — 1520s, from FORWARD (Cf. forward) + NESS (Cf. ness). Meaning presumptuousness is from c.1600 …
3forwardness — noun 1. an advanced stage the forwardness of the harvest this year the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter • Derivationally related forms: ↑forward • Hypernyms: ↑earliness 2. prompt willingness readiness t …
4forwardness — forward ► ADVERB (also forwards) 1) in the direction that one is facing or travelling. 2) onward so as to make progress. 3) ahead in time. 4) in or near the front of a ship or aircraft. ► ADJECTIVE 1) towards the direction that one is facing or… …
5forwardness — noun see forward I …
6forwardness — /fawr weuhrd nis/, n. 1. overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness. 2. cheerful readiness; promptness; eagerness. 3. condition of being in advance. [1515 25; FORWARD + NESS] * * * …
7forwardness — noun The quality of being forward …
8forwardness — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. boldness, presumptuousness, impertinence; see rudeness . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The state or quality of being impudent or arrogantly self confident: assumption, audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brashness,… …
9forwardness — for|ward|ness [ˈfo:wədnıs US ˈfo:rwərd ] n [U] behaviour that is too confident or friendly …
10forwardness — for|ward|ness [ fɔrwərdnəs ] noun uncount behavior that is too confident and does not show enough respect for other people …
