obstacle
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Researchers at Cambridge found a way around that obstacle, a feat previously thought impossible under normal conditions.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
The Nepali climbers managed to fix ropes and ladders as they found a way past the obstacle on Wednesday morning.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
There’s something to learn here and Mr. Cachanosky starts by asking: “What if the obstacle is not the policy, but the institutional environment in which any policy must operate?”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
When public utilities indefinitely cut power to the Portuguese Bend community in Rancho Palos Verdes last year following months of devastating landslide movement, most residents saw it as the neighborhood’s latest obstacle.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It appeared, then, that her father would throw no obstacle in the way of Rosamond’s union with St. John.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing obstacle
Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Code Talker
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Earth and Space"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
