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adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐ.ti.ˈɾa.dɐ/a·ti·ra·da

Definition

1

Who acts or speaks with excessive boldness, ease, or lack of modesty (especially referring to women).

Can have a pejorative connotation.

Usage examples

“The soap opera character is a forward woman who is not afraid to speak her mind.”
“They considered her attitude too forward for the formality of the event.”

Common combinations

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