Headlong

/ˈhɛd.lɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Rushing or hasty; characterized by a lack of caution.

His headlong decision to quit his job surprised everyone.

Moving quickly and dangerously.

The headlong rush of the river posed a threat to the nearby village.

adverb

In a rush; in a hasty and careless manner.

He ran headlong into the busy street without looking.

Without deliberation or consideration.

She dived headlong into the project, eager to make her mark.

Middle English, 'hedlong' meaning 'head first'.

headlong rush

A rapid and often reckless movement.

headlong into

Entering into something without preparation or consideration.

headlong dive

A steep or reckless plunge.

impetuous

Acting quickly and without thought or care.

precipitate

To cause an event to happen suddenly or unexpectedly.

rush

To move with urgency or haste.

Jump in without thinking.

He went headlong into that relationship.

Take a big risk impulsively.

She jumped headlong into investing her savings.