Synonyms of head-on

head-on

adverb

ˈhed-ˈȯn 

as in head-to-head

in direct confrontation or competition

the underdog team met its more talented opponent head-on and won the hockey game through sheer grit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• head-to-head
• one-on-one
• toe-to-toe
• face-to-face
• eyeball-to-eyeball
• mano a mano

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of head-on

Police suspect the crash, which occurred before 3:30 a.m., was a head-on collision between a vehicle heading northbound on the bridge and another heading southbound, spokesperson Samuel Moss said. —Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024

After the boats collided head-on, Tolson found himself in the water alongside many young children, including his own. —Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024

Crawley’s recurring signature shot is a head-on view of a road or train tracks rushing beneath us, often backed by the quickening churn of the score: the music of industrial progress. —Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024

Equally important, boards are responsible for asking the right questions at the right time to meet head-on with the unique wagers AI presents. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024