definition of
forwardness

[1] #1 forwardness n. [bumptiousness, cockiness, pushiness] offensive boldness and assertiveness. wn

[2] #2 forwardness n. an advanced stage; "the forwardness of the harvest this year"; "the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter". wn

[3] #3 forwardness n. [readiness, eagerness, zeal] prompt willingness; "readiness to continue discussions"; "they showed no eagerness to spread the gospel"; "they disliked his zeal in demonstrating his superiority"; "he tried to explain his forwardness in battle". wn