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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
forwardness — 1520s, from FORWARD (Cf. forward) + NESS (Cf. ness). Meaning presumptuousness is from c.1600 … Etymology dictionary
forwardness — noun 1. an advanced stage the forwardness of the harvest this year the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter • Derivationally related forms: ↑forward • Hypernyms: ↑earliness 2. prompt willingness readiness t … Useful english dictionary
forwardness — forward ► ADVERB (also forwards) 1) in the direction that one is facing or travelling. 2) onward so as to make progress. 3) ahead in time. 4) in or near the front of a ship or aircraft. ► ADJECTIVE 1) towards the direction that one is facing or… … English terms dictionary
forwardness — noun see forward I … New Collegiate Dictionary
forwardness — /fawr weuhrd nis/, n. 1. overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness. 2. cheerful readiness; promptness; eagerness. 3. condition of being in advance. [1515 25; FORWARD + NESS] * * * … Universalium
forwardness — noun The quality of being forward … Wiktionary
forwardness — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. boldness, presumptuousness, impertinence; see rudeness . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The state or quality of being impudent or arrogantly self confident: assumption, audaciousness, audacity, boldness, brashness,… … English dictionary for students
forwardness — for|ward|ness [ˈfo:wədnıs US ˈfo:rwərd ] n [U] behaviour that is too confident or friendly … Dictionary of contemporary English
forwardness — for|ward|ness [ fɔrwərdnəs ] noun uncount behavior that is too confident and does not show enough respect for other people … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
forwardness — for·ward·ness || fÉ”rwÉ™(r)dnɪs / fÉ”Ëw n. impudence, boldness; readiness; progressive state … English contemporary dictionary
