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

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

There are still tricky obstacles that threaten to derail him - namely the trio of talented youngsters who remain in his half of the draw.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

What are the biggest obstacles for the relationship between Havana and Washington right now?

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

NextEra’s own acquisition history makes those obstacles concrete.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

When I started my journey, it was as if all the obstacles in my way weren’t really obstacles at all —just minor annoyances.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff