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stumbling block

NOUN
hindrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier complication deterrent difficulty drawback hindrance hitch hurdle impediment obstacle setback snag
WEAK
Catch-22 barricade blockage catch clog delay discouragement drag fly in the ointment holdup limitation obstruction restraint road block stone in one's path stumbling stone
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon ease encouragement help opening peace

Example Sentences

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There is another potential stumbling block for the bill.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The stumbling block had been over products like beef and lamb.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

But mortgage rates remain a major stumbling block, despite having fallen in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

The AA said drivers "frequently tell us that the upfront costs of new EVs are a stumbling block to making the switch to electric".

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

And though it was the furthest thing from any of our minds on the day she died, the loss of Maman Soury would also be a stumbling block in our immigration process.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi