Synonyms of headwind

headwind

noun

as in wind

an air movement that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward

Stiff headwinds caused the flight to take longer than expected.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wind
• air
• gale
• blow
• breath
• breeze
• westerly
• southeaster
• northeaster
• norther
• puff
• flurry
• current
• blast
• zephyr
• whiff
• northwester
• southwester
• waft
• sea breeze
• windstorm
• draft
• tornado
• squall
• tempest
• airflow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tailwind
• calm

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of headwind

Evans’s win is particularly noteworthy given Republicans have been facing headwinds statewide over the past few years as the state has seen an influx of new residents from states like California and Texas, changing the political dynamics. — Caroline Vakil Tags Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. —The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024

With so many headwinds working against people like Emily Craig, her story can seem out of the ordinary, if not impossible. —Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024

While nobody likes pedaling into headwinds, most cyclists don't really need to know how fast those winds are blowing. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024

Tesla Stock And Trump: Risks Galore Now, Li Auto is facing a couple of headwinds. —Trefis Team, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024