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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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“There’s more obstacles to get over. There’s more behind your eyes in the scenes. It’s always an added bonus to me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Fans from several countries have told the BBC World Service that other obstacles are also causing widespread anger and upset.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The environments where octopuses live, including coral reefs and the seafloor, are often highly complex and filled with obstacles.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Dollars to doughnuts, the idea will encounter obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

For the surviving black community, there would be more obstacles to opportunity and progress and much heartache.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson