for·ward·ness /ˈfɔːwədnɪs/ n. 1. 提早,提前;早熟 the forwardness of the season 季节的提早到来 the forwardness of the crops 作物的早熟 2. 热心,乐意;敏捷 We appreciate your forwardness in helping us. 我们很感激你们对我们的热心帮助。 3. 鲁莽,冒失;无礼,放肆 He is generally disliked because of his forwardness. 他由于鲁莽而为大家所讨厌。