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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Conferring with the personnel department, Bass reduced some of the bureaucratic obstacles to hiring.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

NextEra’s own acquisition history makes those obstacles concrete.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Waldorf’s family and friends were shocked she was running into so many obstacles.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Lopez quickly caught attention at Madrid, though her route to the top was not without major obstacles.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Of course, there were still obstacles thrown in my way that were a test, but I never allowed the obstacles to diminish my faith.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad