Word Meaning

Meaning of forwardness

- 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.