noun

forwardness

forwardness, boldness, audacity

I was shocked by his forwardness.

I was shocked by his forwardness.

Her forwardness in the meeting was impressive.

Her forwardness in the meeting was impressive.

the forwardness of ((sb.)) the quality of being bold in a particular person I was shocked by his forwardness.

Synonyms: boldness, audacity, presumption; Antonyms: shyness, timidity, reserve

From the adjective 'forward' (meaning bold) + the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

This is the noun form describing the quality or state of being 'forward' (in the sense of being bold). The suffix '-ness' indicates a quality.

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