Headlong
Headlong adjective - Acting or done with excessive or careless speed.
Usage example: terrified forest creatures in a headlong retreat from the rapidly spreading fire
Impromptu
Impromptu adjective - Made or done without previous thought or preparation.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- impulsive and headlong
- impulsive and impromptu
- abrupt and headlong
- abrupt and impromptu
- uncontrolled and headlong
- uncontrolled and impromptu
- impetuous and headlong
- impetuous and impromptu
- rash and headlong
- rash and impromptu
- precipitous and headlong
- precipitous and impromptu
- precipitate and headlong
- precipitate and impromptu
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Impromptu and Headlong. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/headlong/impromptu
Headlong & Impromptu. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/headlong/impromptu>.
Impromptu or Headlong. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/headlong/impromptu.
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