headfirst

[hed-furst]

adverb

1. with the head heads in front or bent forward; headforemost.

   He dived headfirst into the sea.

2. rashly; precipitately.

headfirst

/ ˈhɛdˈfɜːst /

adjective

1. with the head foremost; headlong

   he fell headfirst

adverb

1. rashly or carelessly

Word History and Origins

Origin of headfirst¹

First recorded in 1820–30; head + first

Example Sentences

I just know that Bronstein demands you pay attention to her, and with Byrne diving headfirst into the character’s harrowing panic, you will find you have no other choice.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

And in the chain of events her departure causes, Anderson dives headfirst into the film’s more intimate elements, presenting a soulful and darkly humorous counterpart to the film’s cold, violent first act.

Read more on Salon

Video footage from the April 30 game shows Markwood falling headfirst over the railing above the Clemente Wall in right field.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Recounting the terrifying moments, Ms Padhiyar told the Indian Express newspaper that she was sitting in the back when the car fell into the river headfirst.

Read more on BBC

Max Muncy was injured in the sixth inning of Wednesday’s win over the Chicago White Sox when Michael Taylor slid headfirst into third on an unsuccessful attempt to steal third base.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• directly 
• head-on 
• headlong