"unforward" meaning in English

See unforward in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more unforward [comparative], most unforward [superlative]
Etymology: un- + forward Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|forward}} un- + forward Head templates: {{en-adj}} unforward (comparative more unforward, superlative most unforward)
  1. Not forward or bold; retiring.
    Sense id: en-unforward-en-adj-G~QRNYLr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with un-

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