Pronunciations
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/ˈfɔːɹ.wəɹd.nəs/
Noun
The quality of being forward.
Usage- Uncountable
- usually
Noun
offensive boldness and assertiveness
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- Broader terms
an advanced stage
- Broader terms
- Examples
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the forwardness of the harvest this year
the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter
prompt willingness
- Broader terms
- Examples
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readiness to continue discussions
they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel
More examples (2)
they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority
he tried to explain his forwardness in battle