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

This tour represents Brooks’ latest effort to push back against music industry headwinds — specifically, spiraling ticket prices and bots or brokers snatching up prime tickets during onsales before fans have access. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026

Dittmar maintains that a new record for Republican women is unlikely, and a drop from current levels is possible given the political headwinds facing Republicans this year. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

For an industry that’s already forced to navigate competing union interests, corporate headwinds, and endless miles of red tape, adding another layer of compliance may seem impossible. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026

Now, facing headwinds that the Senate GOP sees as largely beyond its control, Republicans are locked in a fight for their majority's survival. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026