obstacles

NOUN

impediment, barrier

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

booby trap catch-22 monkey wrench

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage aid assistance benefit ease help opening promotion

WEAK

blessing clearance

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obstacles

One of the biggest obstacles is that most cell-free DNA in blood does not come from tumors or damaged organs.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

For parents, there can be several obstacles when it comes to helping their children learn to swim and become water competent.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Anticipating that his digital footprint would create potential social and economic obstacles for him, Paul changed his last name.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

In April, Le Pen dined with Entreprise et Cité, an elite business club—and ran into obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

Still, life had always been a series of passions, obstacles, and surprises for Maria Merian.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman