forwardness meaning and definition

FORWARDNESS noun

Definition of forwardness (noun)

1. offensive boldness and assertiveness
   • synonyms: bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness
2. an advanced stage
   • "the forwardness of the harvest this year"; "the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter"
3. prompt willingness
   • "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle"
   • synonyms: eagerness, readiness, zeal