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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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One of the biggest obstacles has been the lack of realistic long term climate records needed to test ice sheet behavior under ancient conditions.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

NextEra’s own acquisition history makes those obstacles concrete.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The shift by motor industry giants to EVs has faced major obstacles in recent years.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Hotels in Los Angeles cited visa complications and long distances from the venue as obstacles to bookings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

He wasn’t certain how much the presence of the water might change things, and present all kinds of obstacles they had not yet had to cope with.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill