headwind

[US]/ˈhedˌwɪnd/
[UK]/'hɛdwɪnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. wind blowing in the opposite direction to the one in which one is moving; a wind blowing directly against one's course, making progress difficult.

Phrases & Collocations

face headwind

strong headwind

headwind challenge

headwind conditions

Example Sentences

The company is facing strong headwinds in the current economic climate.

The headwind made it difficult for the plane to take off smoothly.

The team encountered unexpected headwinds during the project implementation.

The business had to navigate through various headwinds to stay competitive.

Investors are concerned about the potential headwinds that could impact the market.

The headwind of regulatory changes is affecting the industry's growth prospects.

The company needs to develop strategies to mitigate the headwinds in the market.

Despite the headwinds, the team managed to achieve their quarterly targets.

The headwind of public criticism is putting pressure on the government to take action.

The company is preparing to face potential headwinds in the upcoming year.

Real-world Examples

On our way forward, we will encounter both headwinds and tailwinds.

Source: Xi Jinping's speech.

Pessimists fret that much of this progress will reverse now that Africa faces economic headwinds.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Which can be a headwind or opposing force, which stops us caring for others.

Source: 6 Minute English

We now face severe global headwinds caused by Russia's appalling war in Ukraine and the aftermath of Covid.

Source: Elizabeth Truss Speech Collection

So tell us more about those potential headwinds.

Source: NPR News September 2023 Compilation

The Galactic Starcruiser experience came up against multiple headwinds.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Their headwinds, however, his team is confident he can overcome.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2023 Compilation

So the company is fighting headwinds as it fights to stay ahead of its competition.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation September 2019

And those are some of the headwinds that the President will face.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2023 Compilation

I mean, let's face it, we've got a lot of headwinds right now.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation October 2022

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