Headlong
Pronunciation: /ˈhɛdˌlɔːŋ/
Headlong (adjective)
- done quickly without thinking about the risks or consequences
- 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)
- moving forward very quickly and without care
- with the head going first
Examples
- She ran headlong into the room without knocking.
- He plunged headlong into the task without preparation.