headlong

IPA(Pronunciation)

figuratively

Precipitous. / Plunging downwards head foremost. / Rushing forward without restraint. / (figuratively) Reckless, impetuous.

Japanese Meaning

頭から突進するような様子、または前方に勢いよく突き進むさま / 急峻な、急な斜面や傾斜に似た性質 / 無謀で衝動的、制御を欠いた行動を示す

The climbers hesitated at the edge of a headlong drop, aware that one misstep could send them tumbling.

登山者たちは、たった一歩のミスで転落してしまうような急な崖の縁でためらった。

Sense（1）

Precipitous.

Sense（2）

Plunging downwards head foremost.

On sighting their prey, they check their flight and hurtle in a headlong dive to the sea.

Sense（3）

Rushing forward without restraint.

Sense（4）

(figuratively) Reckless, impetuous.

“Time is up,” cried another boy, more headlong than head-monitor.

more headlong

（ comparative ）

most headlong

（ superlative ）