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.

Related 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

Dissimilar Words

• tailwind
• calm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of headwind

Marshall’s campaign has faced headwinds in recent weeks amid scrutiny over his medical debt collection practices as a physician in Great Bend. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

Related Articles With China’s domestic market continuing to face headwinds, commercial galleries are already bearing the brunt. — Hok-Hang Cheung, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

But the hype wasn’t as sustained, and Kreiz leaves as Mattel faces its own headwinds. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

And while management noted that consumers are facing a lot of headwinds, Telsey said the meeting disclosed that when Kohl’s is able to offer value, newness and innovation, consumers are still shopping. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026