Forward and Recessive

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Forward

Forward adjective - Showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty.
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Synonyms for Forward
Antonyms for Forward
Recessive is an antonym for forward.
Nearby Words: forwards, forwarded, forwardness, forwarding, forwarder

Recessive

Recessive adjective - Not comfortable around people.
Usage example: a recessive genius who was most comfortable working alone in his chemistry lab
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Synonyms for Recessive
Antonyms for Recessive
Forward is an antonym for recessive.
Nearby Words: recess, recession, recessed, recessing, recessionary
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Antonyms for recessive

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