headwind

noun

head·wind ˈhed-ˌwind

plural headwinds

Synonyms of headwind next

: a wind having the opposite general direction to a course of movement (as of an aircraft)

: a force or influence that inhibits progress

Power-plant construction is facing headwinds in the U.S. as renewable energy projects and slack demand throw the economics of new generators into question.—

Thomas Black

For generations, the tribe has been leaning into cultural headwinds to preserve a language on the brink of extinction.—

Kevin Simpson

The plan faces political headwinds from both sides of the aisle …—

Heidi M. Przybyla

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Unfavorable foreign exchange could be a factor, with management anticipating a $2.1 billion headwind from currency. —

Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025 The goals of this project are admirable, but face psychological headwinds because focusing on threats and evil is part of human nature. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Warner Music faced currency exchange headwinds during the latest quarter as around 58 percent of its overall revenues are denominated in non-U.S. dollar currencies. —

Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025 That effort faces serious headwinds and seems unlikely to yield meaningful results in the near future. —

Jorge G. CastaÑeda, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for headwind