forwardness
nounUK /ˈfɔːwədnəs/
US /ˈfɔːrwərdnəs/
Forwardness is when someone is too bold or friendly in a way that might seem rude.
Her forwardness surprised the new students, but she was only trying to be friendly.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The state of being well developed or advanced.
The forwardness of the crops promised an early harvest.
3. Eagerness or readiness to do something.
He showed great forwardness in volunteering for the task.
4. The quality of being ahead of others in progress.
The forwardness of the team's research impressed the judges.