English Synonym Finder

headlong

Definitions

With the head foremost.

In a rush; with uncontrolled speed or recklessness.

Examples

He dived headlong into the swimming pool to escape the summer heat.

The company rushed headlong into the new market without conducting any proper research.

She fell headlong down the stairs but fortunately escaped with only minor bruises.

Synonyms

precipitate hasty impulsive reckless rushed impetuous hurried

Antonyms

cautious deliberate careful hesitant slow measured prudent