The antonyms for "fair wind" suggest conditions of difficulty and adversity in the context of sailing. Instead of favorable, helpful winds driving a ship forward, adverse weather or fickle winds can make navigation more challenging. Antonyms might include hurricane, tempest, squall, calm, or dead calm. When navigating by sail, unfavorable winds can limit progress or even drive a vessel in the wrong direction. Conversely, a favorable tailwind can help a slow-moving ship make up lost time, while a headwind may require tacking or changing course more frequently. Understanding these antonyms and their implications can help sailors plan for a variety of situations and challenges.

What are the antonyms for Fair wind?

• Other relevant words:

• Other relevant words (noun):
• foul wind
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Synonyms:

scuttlebutt, scuttlebutt.