forwardness

American  

[fawr-werd-nis] / ˈfɔr wərd nɪs /

noun

1. overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness.

2. cheerful readiness; eagerness.

3. the condition of being advanced.

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ˈforwardness British  

/ ˈfɔːwədnɪs /

noun

1. lack of modesty; presumption; boldness

2. willing readiness; eagerness

3. a state or condition of advanced progress or development

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Etymology

Origin of forwardness

First recorded in 1515–25; forward + -ness

Example Sentences

Miss Genovese looks slightly irritated by the forwardness of the question.

From Literature

Pardon my forwardness — and my ignorance, for not knowing your work until now! — but I’m overwhelmed by your lucid musicality.

From New York Times

He stood up, aghast at Miss Riley’s forwardness, brushing imaginary debris from his vest.

From Literature

His forwardness and audacity often caught them off guard.

From Literature

I did not know how to answer her, being startled by her forwardness and unversed in the telling of lies.

From Literature