careering
Moving fast, uncontrolled
Careering is moving rapidly and often recklessly, typically with a sense of being out of control: The car came careering around the corner.
The word suggests wild momentum—something hurtling forward without proper direction.
British English favors careering where American English might use careening, though the words have different origins.
Changing direction suddenly
- swervingTurning sharply aside
- lurchingMoving unsteadily, abruptly
- careeningTilting or swaying recklessly
- skiddingUncontrolled sliding motion
spinning · sliding · slipping · wobbling · fishtailing · zigzagging · weaving · erratic
Path of moving object
- progressionSequential forward movement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- thrustForceful forward motion
impetus · surge · propulsion · hurtling · barreling · rocketing · tearing · blasting
Strong desire for achievement
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
- goal-orientedFocused on objectives
determination · professional · executive · managerial · entrepreneurial · leadership · networking · promotion
veering
Changing direction suddenly
- swervingTurning sharply aside
- lurchingMoving unsteadily, abruptly
- careeningTilting or swaying recklessly
skidding · spinning · sliding · slipping · wobbling · fishtailing · zigzagging · weaving · erratic · wild
trajectory
Path of moving object
- progressionSequential forward movement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- velocityDirected rate of motion
thrust · impetus · surge · propulsion · hurtling · barreling · rocketing · tearing · blasting · steamrolling
aspiration
Strong desire for achievement
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- strivingEarnest sustained endeavor
goal-oriented · determination · professional · executive · managerial · entrepreneurial · leadership · networking · promotion · headhunting
careeringgliding
Engineless aerial movement
cruising · controlled · navigating · steering · coasting