Definitions

obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /

NOUN

impediment, barrier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barrier difficulty disincentive hardship hindrance hitch hurdle impediment interference obstruction restriction snag stumbling block

STRONG

bar block catch check clog crimp encumbrance hamper hang-up interruption joker mountain rub traverse vicissitude

WEAK

Catch-22 booby trap monkey wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit ease help opening promotion

WEAK

blessing clearance

Example Sentences

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But the endgame remains elusive—and the obstacles keep stacking up.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, there is a significant obstacle in the way of United's interest in Anderson - Manchester City.

From BBC

They eagerly debate books, though their forgetfulness poses an obstacle.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the scheme hit legal and political obstacles from the start, with the UK Supreme Court eventually slapping it down as illegal.

From Barron's

Then they encountered a new obstacle:’ a wall of ice.

From Literature