forwardness
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (3)
- offensive boldness and assertivenessSynonyms: bumptiousnesscockinesspushiness
- an advanced stage“the forwardness of the harvest this year”“the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter”
- prompt willingness“readiness to continue discussions”“they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel”“they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority”“he tried to explain his forwardness in battle”Synonyms: readinesseagernesszeal
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Forwardness \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 great forwardness. --Robertson. [1913 Webster]
3.Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth. [1913 Webster]
3.Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty. [1913 Webster]
In France it is usual to bring children into company, and cherish in them, from their infancy, a kind of forwardness and assurance.— Addison.[1913 Webster]
5.A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]