headfirst

The word “headfirst” has 2 syllables: head-first

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdˌfɝst/

What is synonym and antonym for headfirst?

In the thesaurus, “headfirst” has 25 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for headfirst along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for headfirst

abruptly
automatically
cursorily
glancingly
haphazardly
hastily
headily
headlong
hotfoot
hotheadedly
hurriedly
impatiently
impetuously
impromptu
impulsively
offhand
offhandedly
pell-mell
precipitately
precipitously
rashly
recklessly
spontaneously
suddenly
thoughtlessly

Antonyms for headfirst

calculatingly
circumspectly
deliberately
designedly
falteringly
haltingly
hesitantly
hesitatingly
leisurely
slowly
studiedly
tentatively

Meanings of headfirst

adjective
1. With the head in front; headlong.
adverb
1. With the head in front; headlong.
2. Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation; hastily.

Example Sentences

He dove headfirst into the swimming pool without hesitation.
The company went headfirst into the new project despite the risks.
She rushed headfirst into the room to see what was happening.
The skier tumbled headfirst down the slope after losing balance.
Sometimes it’s better to plan carefully instead of jumping headfirst into things.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to headfirst, such as: abruptly, automatically, calculatingly, circumspectly, cursorily, deliberately, designedly.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.