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upwind Antonyms

Opposite of upwind

Because the opposite of upwind shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Into or against the direction of the wind; toward the point from which the wind blows.

Usage Example

"Because they were standing downwind of the campfire, they avoided the thick smoke."

Strongest
downwind
leeward

• adjective (Context 2)

Situated in or moving toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"The sailors prepared for the challenging downwind leg of the regatta."

Strongest
downwind
leeward

• noun (Context 3)

A wind blowing against the direction of travel, or an upward current of air.

Usage Example

"The glider caught a strong downwind near the ridge and gained altitude."

Strongest
downwind
tailwind
Strong
downdraft

Similar words to upwind

Words similar to upwind shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

windward
headwind
updraft
weather
See all synonyms of upwind

• Nearby Words

upward
upwardly
upwelling
upwind
urban
urbane
urbanely

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Upwind. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/upwind
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