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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /
NOUN
impediment, barrier
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier difficulty disincentive hardship hindrance hitch hurdle impediment interference obstruction restriction snag stumbling block
STRONG
bar block catch check clog crimp encumbrance hamper hang-up interruption joker mountain rub traverse vicissitude
WEAK
Catch-22 booby trap monkey wrench
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage aid assistance benefit ease help opening promotion
WEAK
blessing clearance

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Launch costs, however, are still a major obstacle holding firms back from producing at scale in orbit, as well as from pursuing other ventures.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Nvidia stock is rising Monday but competition rom a new Huawei chip could be an obstacle to renewed sales in China.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It took a wind of a different kind to blow away one smog control obstacle: political boundaries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

However, there is a significant obstacle in the way of United's interest in Anderson - Manchester City.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But my hand doesn’t pose enough of an obstacle.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed