headfirst
adverb
head·first
ˈhed-ˈfərst 
1
: with the head foremost
dove headfirst into the waves
2
headfirst
adjective
Examples of headfirst in a Sentence
She dove into the water headfirst.
She rushed into the relationship headfirst.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
His history at the position runs headfirst into contradictions.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
The former Happy Days star dove headfirst into a complex, wide-ranging performance despite his limited performing experience in this phase of his career.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 Mar. 2025
His approach has largely bypassed one branch of government, Congress, but is now running headfirst into the third branch, the courts.
—ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for headfirst
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“Headfirst.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headfirst. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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