offensive boldness and assertiveness

[ Syn: bumptiousness , cockiness , pushiness ]

an advanced stage; the forwardness of the harvest this year; the arts are in no kind of forwardness in this matter'

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

[ Syn: readiness , eagerness , zeal ]