Unforward
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Not forward or bold; retiring.
"“She slapped the girl Sylvie, who is the most shy and unforward of any of your staff, Mistress. Miss Howe hit her and made her cry in front of the ladies, and I didn't think it was right.”"
Example
More examples"“She slapped the girl Sylvie, who is the most shy and unforward of any of your staff, Mistress. Miss Howe hit her and made her cry in front of the ladies, and I didn't think it was right.”"
Etymology
From un- + forward.
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