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

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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The company has been facing currency headwinds when reporting in Taiwanese currency due to relative dollar weakness this year.

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Against such headwinds, Blup’s selling point is that it can get the colors of lip glosses just right, using artificial intelligence to analyze consumer preferences and skin tones.

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Some major medical facilities face other financial headwinds, with uncertainty of federal funding due to impending Medicaid cuts.

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