forwardness

noun

for·​ward·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being forward: such as

a

: readiness, eagerness, zeal

forwardness in propagating the gospel

b

: an advanced stage of progress or of preparation : earliness, precocity

the forwardness of spring

forwardness of a pupil

c

: boldness, confidence

often : excessive boldness : presumption

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