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Definitions

stumbling block

NOUN
hindrance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barrier complication deterrent difficulty drawback hindrance hitch hurdle impediment obstacle setback snag
WEAK
Catch-22 barricade blockage catch clog delay discouragement drag fly in the ointment holdup limitation obstruction restraint road block stone in one's path stumbling stone
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advance advantage aid assistance benefit blessing boon ease encouragement help opening peace

Example Sentences

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The stumbling block, says the author Bedell Smith, is that Harry doesn’t seem inclined to apologize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The stumbling block had been over products like beef and lamb.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

But mortgage rates remain a major stumbling block, despite having fallen in recent months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

He was supposed to be Brazil's next superstar and part of Real Madrid's new era of Galacticos, but Endrick's career has hit a stumbling block.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

But the real stumbling block was the bases.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.