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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obstacles

The Triple Concerto, for instance, is full of obstacles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

Whether we planned for them or not, the road is filled with obstacles, detours and dead ends.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

UT Dallas researchers and their collaborators have now addressed one of the biggest obstacles to producing zirconia restorations with 3D printing.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Experts have cited a number of obstacles to holding such a vote, including how soldiers, millions of Ukrainian refugees and people from occupied territories would vote, as well as disinformation threats from Russia.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

In some places we have to slow down because there are rocks, branches, and other obstacles that I imagine were swept up in a current when this place actually transported water.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman