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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Zavala, like Alexandre, quit her job a year and a half ago and jumped in headfirst.
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
After making the move to Los Angeles, Schwan dove into the world of horror headfirst, directing Death Snot (2022) and Mr. Sunshine (2023), both of which played at festivals such as Palm Springs, Beyond Fest, Telluride Horror Show, and FilmQuest.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
This planetary placement encourages us to dive headfirst into romance without looking back.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025
Throughout their travels, the women dive headfirst into new experiences like bungee jumping and feeding giraffes, pushing them out of their comfort zones and into vulnerable moments.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 21 Nov. 2025
After making the move to Los Angeles, Schwan dove into the world of horror headfirst, directing Death Snot (2022) and Mr. Sunshine (2023), both of which played at festivals such as Palm Springs, Beyond Fest, Telluride Horror Show, and FilmQuest.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025
This planetary placement encourages us to dive headfirst into romance without looking back.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 4 Nov. 2025
Throughout their travels, the women dive headfirst into new experiences like bungee jumping and feeding giraffes, pushing them out of their comfort zones and into vulnerable moments.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Oct. 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 5 Dec. 2025.
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