headlong

adverb
UK: /ˈhedlɒŋ/
US: /ˈhedlɔːŋ/

  1. In a rush and without thinking carefully about what you are doing.

    1. He ran headlong down the stairs.
    2. The company rushed headlong into the new market without a proper plan and faced many troubles.

  2. With the head first.

    1. He fell headlong into the pool.
    2. The stuntman leaped headlong from the roof into the safety net below, thrilling the audience.

Synonyms

hastily
headlong adjective

  1. Done without enough thought or care.

    1. It was a headlong rush to finish.
    2. The government's headlong pursuit of economic growth has led to environmental damage and social unrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "headlong" in English means: In a rush and without thinking carefully about what you are doing., With the head first..

The phonetic transcription of "headlong" is /ˈhedlɒŋ/ in British English and /ˈhedlɔːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "headlong": hastily.

Example usage of "headlong": "He ran headlong down the stairs.". More examples on the page.