forwardness
Translation
forwardness, boldness, audacity
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
the forwardness of ((sb.)) the quality of being bold in a particular person I was shocked by his forwardness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: boldness, audacity, presumption; Antonyms: shyness, timidity, reserve
Etymology
From the adjective 'forward' (meaning bold) + the noun-forming suffix '-ness'.
Memory Tips
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.