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 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

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

Dollars to doughnuts, the idea will encounter obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In some places we have to slow down because there are rocks, branches, and other obstacles that I imagine were swept up in a current when this place actually transported water.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman