headlong
Pronunciation:
/ˈhɛdlɑŋ//ˈhɛdlɒŋ//ˈhɛdlɔŋ/verb
Definitions
To precipitate.
adjective
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Precipitous.
Plunging downwards head foremost.
Rushing forward without restraint.
Reckless, impetuous.
adverb
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With the head first or down.
With an unrestrained forward motion.
Example: Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession.
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily