The word "headwind" means a strong gust of wind blowing in the opposite direction of where you are going. It can make it harder to walk, run, or travel by slowing you down or pushing you back. Full definition
Many investors assumed that a strong dollar would provide more of headwind for large - cap companies, allowing small caps to outperform this year. (blackrockblog.com)
The company has recently faced headwinds in other areas, such as United Continental's decision to defer deliveries of 61 planes and a vote by the House of Representatives to bar the sale of commercial aircraft to Iran. (fortune.com)
Xiaomi's next step is to target the international market in Asia and Europe, where it may face stronger headwinds of low brand awareness and technology - patent challenges next year. (9to5google.com)