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Webster 1913 Edition
Forwardness
For′ward-ness
,Noun.
The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness;
as, the
. forwardness
of Christians in propagating the gospel2.
An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement;
as, his measures were in great
. forwardness
Robertson.
3.
Eagerness; ardor;
as, it is difficult to restrain the
. forwardness
of youth3.
Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.
In France it is usual to bring children into company, and cherish in them, from their infancy, a kind of
forwardness
and assurance. Addison.
5.
A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity;
as, the
forwardness
of spring or of corn; the forwardness
of a pupil.
Syn. – Promptness; promptitude; eagerness; ardor; zeal; assurance; confidence; boldness; impudence; presumption.
Webster 1828 Edition
Forwardness
FOR'WARDNESS
, n.1.
Cheerful readiness; promptness. It expresses more than willingness. We admire the forwardness of christians in propagating the gospel.2.
Eagerness; ardor. It is sometimes difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth.3.
Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.In France it is usual to bring children into company, and cherish in them, from their infancy, a kind of forwardness and assurance.
4.
A state of advance beyond the usual degree; as the forwardness of spring or of corn.Definition 2024
forwardness
forwardness
English
Noun
forwardness (usually uncountable, plural forwardnesses)
- The quality of being forward.