awk´ward|ness — awk|ward «K wuhrd», adjective. 1. a) not graceful or skillful in movement or shape; clumsy: »Seals are very awkward on land, but graceful in the water. b) not done with grace or skill; unable to do or use with ease or effectiveness: »an awkward… … Useful english dictionary
fro´ward|ness — fro|ward «FROH wuhrd, uhrd», adjective. 1. not easily managed; willful; contrary: »My uncle s mule is a froward animal. Human life is…but like a froward child…that must be played with and humoured…till it falls asleep, and then the care is over… … Useful english dictionary
down´ward|ness — down|ward «DOWN wuhrd», adverb, adjective. 1. toward a lower place or condition: »The bird swooped downward on its prey (adv.). The downward trip on the elevator was very slow (adj.). 2. toward a later time: »There has been great progress in… … Useful english dictionary
way´ward|ness — way|ward «WAY wuhrd», adjective. 1. turning from the right way; disobedient; willful: »In a wayward mood, the dog refused to make any response to my commands and ran away from home. SYNONYM(S): perverse, stubborn. 2. irregular; unsteady; … Useful english dictionary
for|ward|ness — «FR wuhrd nihs», noun. 1. the state of being far ahead. 2. readiness; eagerness. SYNONYM(S): promptness, zeal. 3. Figurative. impudence; boldness; pertness … Useful english dictionary
out|ward|ness — «OWT wuhrd nihs», noun. 1. the state of being outward; outward existence; externality. 2. occupation with outward things … Useful english dictionary
straight´for´ward|ness — straight|for|ward «STRAYT FR wuhrd», adjective, adverb. –adj. 1. honest; frank: »a straightforward answer. He has a reputation for being straightforward. He has written for the most part a straightforward and unvarnished drama (Wall Street… … Useful english dictionary
un|to´ward|ness — un|to|ward «uhn TRD, TOHRD; TOH uhrd», adjective. 1. contrary to what is desired; not propitious; unfavorable: »an untoward wind, untoward weather. SYNONYM(S): inconvenient. 2. characterized as by misfortune or calamity; unlucky; unfortunate: »an … Useful english dictionary
ness — ness·ber·ry; ness·ler·iza·tion; ness·ler·ize; ness·ler s; new·fan·gled·ness; new·ness; news·i·ness; nice·ness; nig·gard·li·ness; nig·gard·ness; nigh·ness; nip·pi·ness; no·ble·ness; nois·i·ness; non·cha·lant·ness; north·er·li·ness; north·ness;… … English syllables
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