forwardness
[ fawr-werd-nis ]
noun
overreadiness to push oneself forward; lack of appropriate modesty; presumption; boldness.
cheerful readiness; eagerness.
the condition of being advanced.
Origin of forwardness
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British Dictionary definitions for forwardness
forwardness
/ (ˈfɔːwədnɪs) /
noun
lack of modesty; presumption; boldness
willing readiness; eagerness
a state or condition of advanced progress or development
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