Definition of forwardness

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