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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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Maintaining long-term participation is often one of the biggest obstacles for lifestyle-based health interventions.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The 19-month road to recovery hasn't been totally free from obstacles, with Jayme adjusting life as a full-time wheelchair user while fleeing a toxic relationship.

From BBC • May 10, 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

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 clinic’s seventy community health workers, who lived among the peasant farmers and had until recently been peasant farmers themselves, spoke often about the economic obstacles to treatment.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French