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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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One of the biggest obstacles has been the lack of realistic long term climate records needed to test ice sheet behavior under ancient conditions.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Dollars to doughnuts, the idea will encounter obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

NextEra’s own acquisition history makes those obstacles concrete.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The shift by motor industry giants to EVs has faced major obstacles in recent years.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

From the sound of Gum Baby’s complaining, she was facing more obstacles than I was.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia