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headfirst Synonyms

Another word for headfirst

Choosing another word for headfirst depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

With the head leading or going before the rest of the body.

Usage Example

"The base runner slid headforemost into third base just ahead of the tag."

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headforemost
headlong

• adjective (Context 2)

Executed or occurring with the head leading before the rest of the body.

Usage Example

"The swimmer made a clean headforemost dive into the deep end of the pool."

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headforemost
headlong

• adverb (Context 3)

In a rash, impulsive, or hasty manner, without forethought or hesitation.

Usage Example

"She tends to rush headlong into new projects without reading the instructions first."

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headlong
Strong
impulsively
rashly
impetuously
precipitately
recklessly
hastily

• adjective (Context 4)

Undertaken rashly, impulsively, or without prior caution.

Usage Example

"Their headlong plunge into the new business venture surprised everyone on the board."

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headlong
Strong
impulsive
rash
precipitate
impetuous
hasty

Opposites of headfirst

The opposite of headfirst shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

feetfirst
cautious
cautiously
prudent
carefully
careful
deliberate
prudently
See all opposites of headfirst

• Nearby Words

headcount
headdress
header
headfirst
headgear
headguard
headhunt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headfirst. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headfirst
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