headwind
/ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/
noun
- A wind that blows directly against the direction of travel, making movement slower or more difficult.
- Walking into a headwind on the beach made the simple stroll feel like a workout.
- The cyclists struggled against a strong headwind during the final leg of the race.
- The pilot adjusted the flight path to avoid the worst of the headwind.
- A force or factor that makes progress difficult; an obstacle or challenge.
- Despite the economic headwind, the team managed to launch their product on time.
- New regulations created a headwind for small businesses trying to expand.
- The company faced a headwind of rising material costs and falling demand.
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