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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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The technology could provide a more sustainable route to hydrogen, but corrosion, chlorine related side reactions, catalyst degradation, precipitates, and limited long term durability remain major obstacles to commercial use.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

So, they are increasingly looking to hop over these obstacles by manufacturing in Europe, either by building factories or, even more simply, by buying them.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The legendary broadcaster broke down the state of the entertainment industry, including AI’s impact on creators, the streaming wars and the political obstacles businesses are now facing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It has sensors to avoid any obstacles in its path - from trampolines and washing lines to people and other aircraft.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

To build it Burnham had confronted a legion of obstacles, any one of which could have—should have—killed it long before Opening Day.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson