forwardness

Definitions of forwardness
  1. noun
    offensive boldness and assertiveness
    synonyms: bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness
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    type of:
    assertiveness, self-assertiveness
    aggressive self-assurance; given to making bold assertions
  2. noun
    an advanced stage
    “the forwardness of the harvest this year”
    “the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter”
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    type of:
    earliness
    quality of coming early or earlier in time
  3. noun
    prompt willingness
    “he tried to explain his forwardness in battle”
    synonyms: eagerness, readiness, zeal
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    type of:
    willingness
    cheerful compliance
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