Forwardness

The quality of being forward; cheerful readiness; promtness; as, the forwardness of Christians in propagating the gospel.

An advanced stage of progress or of preparation; advancement; as, his measures were in great forwardness.

Eagerness; ardor; as, it is difficult to restrain the forwardness of youth.

Boldness; confidence; assurance; want of due reserve or modesty.

A state of advance beyond the usual degree; prematureness; precocity; as, the forwardnessof spring or of corn; the forwardness of a pupil.

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"

offensive boldness and assertiveness