headlong
/ˈhɛdlɑŋ/
verb
Meaning
To precipitate.
adjective
Meaning
Precipitous.
Plunging downwards head foremost.
Rushing forward without restraint.
Reckless, impetuous.
adverb
Meaning
With the head first or down.
With an unrestrained forward motion.
"Figures out today show the economy plunging headlong into recession."
Rashly; precipitately; without deliberation, in haste, hastily