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HEADLONG Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word headlong. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For HEADLONG

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attentive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (often followed by `to') giving care or attention

• taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention

careful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• exercising caution or showing care or attention

adjective satellite

• cautiously attentive

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• full of cares or anxiety

• mindful of the future in spending money

cautious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing careful forethought

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• avoiding excess

considerate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• showing concern for the rights and feelings of others

deliberate
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• carefully thought out in advance

• unhurried and with care and dignity

• characterized by conscious design or purpose

verb

• think about carefully; weigh

• discuss the pros and cons of an issue

gradual
adjectiveadj
adjective

• proceeding in small stages

• (of a topographical gradient) not steep or abrupt

noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) an antiphon (usually from the Book of Psalms) immediately after the epistle at Mass

prudent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

wary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Alternatives for ATTENTIVE

Alternatives for CAREFUL

Alternatives for CAUTIOUS

Alternatives for CONSIDERATE

Alternatives for DELIBERATE

Alternatives for GRADUAL

Alternatives for PRUDENT

Alternatives for WARY

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