headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship. •A strong force that impedes or reverses progress."Domestic economic activity has been gaining traction in spite of formidable headwinds from external developments," the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its monthly bulletin. — 2022 verb2 •To blow directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship. •To impede or reverse progress. formsheadwinded · headwinding · headwinds