Definition of headwind
: a wind having the opposite general direction to a course of movement (as of an aircraft)
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Internationally, Trump has run into the headwinds of geopolitical reality, the national security imperative to work with global partners and the need to honor legal obligations.
Even so, the Hyundai car faces considerable headwinds because fewer Americans are interested in hybrids.
Tumbling iron ore and other base metal prices threaten to continue headwinds for Aussie stocks.
The mark was off the pace of her school record time of 14.60, but wasn’t bad given a strong headwind that knocked several other competitors well off their marks.
Just imagine trying to bike against a strong headwind on icy ground.
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Definition of headwind for English Language Learners
: a wind that is blowing toward something (such as a ship or an airplane) as it moves forward
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