Headlong

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˌlɔːŋ/

Headlong (adjective)

  1. done quickly without thinking about the risks or consequences
  2. very steep or sudden, like a drop or fall

Examples

  • He made a headlong decision without considering the consequences.
  • The headlong rush into the project led to many mistakes.

Common collocations: headlong rush, headlong dive, headlong descent, headlong fall, run headlong

Headlong (adverb)

  1. moving forward very quickly and without care
  2. with the head going first

Examples

  • She ran headlong into the room without knocking.
  • He plunged headlong into the task without preparation.

Synonyms of Headlong

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Headlong

  • describing careful and considered actions
  • describing actions done with careful thought