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

Example Sentences

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The system creates an underclass estimated at between 200 million and 357 million workers who face obstacles putting down official roots in the cities where they live.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He praised their demeanour as "exemplary" and said that, despite all obstacles, they faithfully followed and participated in proceedings and were an essential part of getting justice for Natalie.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Because the new device operates at room temperature, it avoids one of the major obstacles that has limited the widespread use of quantum technologies.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

What are the biggest obstacles for the relationship between Havana and Washington right now?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He had proved himself to the other men by how well he did at training, how he scaled the obstacles and shimmied up the rough rope, but he had made no friend.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie