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

China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Thursday that "as far as we are aware, there are no obstacles for residents of the Taiwan region to travel internationally".

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

By carefully reshaping and reducing the size of the laser beam, Ndao and his colleagues found a way around both obstacles.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

Kane's career has not been without its obstacles but he remains as focused as ever to conquer whatever is placed in front of him by Bayern Munich and England.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

The road ahead might not look all that promising, given the number of looming obstacles that could continue to test the market.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026

I go to the crow’s nest to ponder the obstacles and consequences to getting this particular boss key.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

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