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- Dictionaryforwardness/ˈfɔːwədnəs/
noun
- 1. boldness or overfamiliarity in manner: "I hope that my forwardness hasn't offended you"
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the quality of being confident and honest in a way that ignores the usual social rules and might seem rude. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Blunt and direct in speech & behaviour. abruptly. abruptness. baldly. baldness. blisteringly. bluff. directly. directness. downrightly. edgelord. flat out phrase. outspokenly. plain speaking.
Forwardness definition: overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness. . See examples of FORWARDNESS used in a sentence.
noun [ U ] disapproving us / ˈfɔːr.wɚd.nəs / uk / ˈfɔː.wəd.nəs / Add to word list. the quality of being confident and honest in a way that ignores the usual social rules and might seem rude. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Blunt and direct in speech & behavior. abruptly. abruptness. baldly. baldness. blisteringly. bluff. curt.
: situated in advance. Baggage is carried in the forward cars of the train. 2. a. : strongly inclined : ready. always forward to criticize his neighbors. b. : lacking modesty or reserve : brash. Poorly disciplined children are often distressingly forward. 3. : notably advanced or developed : precocious.
noun. 1. overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness. 2. cheerful readiness; promptness; eagerness. 3. condition of being in advance. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Word origin.
Define forwardness. forwardness synonyms, forwardness pronunciation, forwardness translation, English dictionary definition of forwardness. adj. 1. a. At, near, or belonging to the front or forepart; fore: the forward section of the aircraft. b. Located ahead or in advance: kept her eye on the...
Definition of forwardness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
