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windward Antonyms

Opposite of windward

Because the opposite of windward 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Facing the wind or situated on the side from which the wind blows.

Usage Example

"The leeward slopes of the mountain range receive heavy rainfall throughout the year."

Strongest
leeward
downwind
lee
Strong
sheltered

• noun (Context 2)

The side or direction from which the wind blows.

Usage Example

"The crew spotted another vessel approaching rapidly from the leeward."

Strongest
leeward
lee

• adverb (Context 3)

Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Usage Example

"The captain steered the sailboat leeward to gain a better tactical position before the turn."

Strongest
leeward
downwind
alee

Similar words to windward

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

upwind
aweather
weather
windy
exposed
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• Nearby Words

windstorm
windswept
windup
windward
windy
wine
wing

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