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

/ hĕd′wĭnd′ /

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

The idea has already run into some headwinds, though, precisely because of the marketing failures and narrow thinking the series was created to address.

From Los Angeles Times

“The fact that we got this over the finish line is remarkable given the headwinds that we faced,” Martin told the Associated Press.

From Los Angeles Times

The headwinds appear to be pushing the other way, however.

From Los Angeles Times

With a disproportionate number of Latinos in the service industry, they are vulnerable to economic headwinds.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris's answer - which became a Republican attack ad on loop - underscored the political headwinds that her jumpstart campaign failed to overcome in her decisive loss to Donald Trump on Tuesday.

From BBC