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

A political transition at home and trade headwinds abroad add uncertainty to the outlook.

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According to a court filing from the company’s chief restructuring officer, recent “geopolitical uncertainty and headwinds from newly imposed tariffs have pressurized global supply chains and layered additional complications on the company’s operations.”

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Despite tariffs and electric-vehicle headwinds, car demand is holding up better than investors expected.

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But her plan ran into strong headwinds in a party where patronage is rampant.

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The company has faced headwinds, including saturation of the EV market in California and federally imposed auto tariffs that make cars and parts more expensive.

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