headlong
🇺🇸
/ˈhedlɔːŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhedlɒŋ/
adverb
R
moving forward with your head leading the way
He tripped and went headlong down the stairs.
R
acting quickly without thinking
They rushed headlong into the project without planning.
R
moving quickly without being careful
He ran headlong across the street, not looking for cars.
adjective
R
moving with your head leading the way
He made a headlong dive into the pool.
R
done quickly without thinking
Their headlong decision to buy the house surprised everyone.
R
done quickly and without care
The headlong rush to finish the project led to many mistakes.
translation
moving forward with your head leading the way; acting quickly without thinking; moving quickly without being careful
moving with your head leading the way; done quickly without thinking; done quickly and without care