forwardness

Example Sentences

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Pardon my forwardness — and my ignorance, for not knowing your work until now! — but I’m overwhelmed by your lucid musicality.

From New York Times

And the Zoom meeting was not the first time Mr. Toobin has surprised someone in the business with his sexual forwardness.

From New York Times

When she doesn’t resist his kisses, he declares himself disgusted by her forwardness.

From The New Yorker

I did not know how to answer her, being startled by her forwardness and unversed in the telling of lies.

From Literature

Walking down the red carpet upon landing at Ben-Gurion International Airport, the president was greeted by dignitaries exhibiting the blunt forwardness and informality for which Israelis are known.

From Seattle Times