noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The quality of being forward. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   prompt willingness wordnet
3. 3
   an advanced stage wordnet
4. 4
   offensive boldness and assertiveness wordnet

Synonyms

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Antonyms

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unforwardness

Example

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"His personality is marked by forwardness."

Etymology

From forward + -ness.

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