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FORWARDNESS Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word forwardness. (opposite meanings)
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backwardness
nounn
noun

• lack of normal development of intellectual capacities

bashfulness
nounn
noun

• feeling embarrassed due to modesty

coyness
nounn
noun

• the affectation of being demure in a provocative way

hesitation
nounn
noun

• indecision in speech or action

• a certain degree of unwillingness

• the act of pausing uncertainly

introversion
nounn
noun

• the condition of being folded inward or sheathed

• the folding in of an outer layer so as to form a pocket in the surface

• (psychology) an introverted disposition; concern with one's own thoughts and feelings

reluctance
nounn
noun

• (physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

• a certain degree of unwillingness

reserve
verb, nounv, n
noun

• formality and propriety of manner

• something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose

• an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced

• (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions

• a district that is reserved for particular purpose

• armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

verb

• hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance

• arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance

reticence
nounn
noun

• the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary

shyness
nounn
noun

• a feeling of fear of embarrassment

timidity
nounn
noun

• fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

• fearfulness in venturing into new and unknown places or activities

Alternatives for BACKWARDNESS

Alternatives for BASHFULNESS

Alternatives for COYNESS

Alternatives for HESITATION

Alternatives for INTROVERSION

Alternatives for RELUCTANCE

Alternatives for RESERVE

Alternatives for RETICENCE

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