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

Despite this good news, the same headwinds that other whiskey categories and producers are feeling apply to Ireland as well. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025

Ray Major, economist NO: Hollywood faces a number of headwinds that will continue to impact revenue including creative stagnation, high production costs and shifts in consumer behavior. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025

When Cutting Your Workforce Fails to Save the Bottom Line Competitive headwinds, market conditions, previous investments: these factors are beyond a company’s control. —Chris Westfall, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025

After some wobbles earlier in 2024 amid a number of headwinds, Ulta Beauty increased its fourth-quarter outlook, citing stronger-than-expected performance during the holiday season. —Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025