headlong

• Beschreibt eine Handlung, die mit rücksichtsloser Geschwindigkeit oder ohne sorgfältiges Nachdenken ausgeführt wird; oft für einen plötzlichen, unkontrollierten Impuls verwendet.

Describes an action done with reckless speed or without careful thought; often used to describe a sudden, uncontrolled rush.

1. Rushing without cautionC1formal

   Done with reckless speed or without thinking carefully.

   Unbesonnen

   • The company made a headlong rush into the new market without proper research.
   • His headlong pursuit of fame led to many mistakes.
   • The headlong charge of the cavalry surprised the enemy.

   Synonymecarelessdesperatefoolhardyhastyheedlesshurriedimpetuousprecipitaterashreckless

   Antonymecarefulcautiousdeliberateprudent

2. Steep or plungingC1formal

   Characterized by a steep, downward motion or slope.

   Steil oder abstürzend

   • The headlong descent down the mountain was dangerous.
   • The river took a headlong plunge over the cliff.
   • The headlong drop in stock prices alarmed investors.

   Synonymeabruptprecipitoussheersteepvertiginous

   Antonymegentlegradualshallow

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung mit dem Kopf voraus oder eine Handlung in großer Eile und ohne sorgfältiges Nachdenken beschreibt; oft mit Rücksichtslosigkeit und fehlender Vorsicht oder Kontrolle verbunden.

An adverb meaning 'with the head first' or 'in a rush without careful thought.' It describes moving or acting with great speed and recklessness, often implying a lack of caution or control.

1. With the head firstB2formal

   Moving forward with the head leading the body, often in a fall or dive.

   Kopfüber

   • He fell headlong down the stairs.
   • The diver plunged headlong into the water.
   • She rushed headlong into the crowd.

2. Rashly or without thoughtB2formal

   Acting quickly and impulsively, without careful consideration.

   Unbesonnen

   • He rushed headlong into the business deal without reading the contract.
   • She plunged headlong into a new relationship.
   • The company went headlong into expansion without proper planning.

   Synonymecarelesslyhastilyimpetuouslyimpulsivelyprecipitatelyrashlythoughtlessly

   Antonymecarefullycautiouslydeliberatelyprudentlythoughtfully