headwind

[hed-wind]

noun

1. a wind opposed to the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle (tailwind ).

headwind

/ ˈhɛdˌwɪnd /

noun

1. a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship Compare tailwind

headwind

1. A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of headwind¹

First recorded in 1780–90; (a)head + wind ¹

Example Sentences

Alibaba stock is up 95% so far this year and many analysts believe the momentum can continue, with the shares shaking off a multiyear funk linked to regulatory headwinds, geopolitical risks, and Chinese growth concerns.

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The increase may reflect weaker government hiring and continued softness in the private sector, compounded by global trade uncertainty and China’s tariff headwinds.

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But continuing negotiations with the U.S. on its local-content requirements pose headwinds, the brokerage says.

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She said the move was "bad for the global economy and creates further headwinds".

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The industry has been beset by headwinds ranging from changing consumer preferences and rising input costs, worsened by tariffs, to more-stringent regulations favored by the Make America Healthy Again movement.

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