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Etymology

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From un- +‎ forward.

Adjective

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unforward (comparative more unforward, superlative most unforward)

  1. Not forward or bold; retiring.
    • 2004, L. A. Meyer, Curse of the Blue Tattoo:
      “She slapped the girl Sylvie, who is the most shy and unforward of any of your staff, Mistress. Miss Howe hit her and made her cry in front of the ladies, and I didn't think it was right.”