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
Slapdash
Slapdash adjective - Lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern.
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- impulsive and headlong
- impulsive and slapdash
- inconsiderate and headlong
- inconsiderate and slapdash
- thoughtless and headlong
- thoughtless and slapdash
- impetuous and headlong
- impetuous and slapdash
- reckless and headlong
- reckless and slapdash
- rash and headlong
- rash and slapdash
- heedless and headlong
- heedless and slapdash
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Slapdash and Headlong. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/headlong/slapdash
Headlong & Slapdash. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/headlong/slapdash>.
Slapdash or Headlong. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/headlong/slapdash.
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