- The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness;
promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel. - An advanced stage of progress or of preparation;
advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness. - Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the
forwardness of youth. - Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve
or modesty. - A state of advance beyond the usual degree;
prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the
forwardness of a pupil.