obstacle

Noun

Meaning

That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

impediment hindrance difficulty barrier obstruction complication hurdle snag problem block check restriction limitation constraint drawback
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Antonyms

nostrum energizer social security way service addition
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Hypernyms

check obstruction deterrent impediment handicap hindrance

Hyponyms

barrier hazard rub hitch hurdle snag

Phrases with the word

big obstacle put an obstacle main obstacle added obstacle additional obstacle another obstacle

Anagrams

Casebolt costable

Examples

The biggest obstacle in life is fear. The ugliest feeling is hate. The biggest mistake is to give up. The most beautiful gift is forgiveness. The greatest strength is faith. The most beautiful thing in the world is love. Pavle (Serbian)

The greatest obstacle to discovery is not ignorance - it is the illusion of knowledge. Daniel J. Boorstin

Fear is no obstacle to death. West African Proverb

A partner in the business will not put an obstacle to it. Ethiopian Proverb

Merit is often an obstacle to fortune; the reason is it produces two bad effects, envy and fear. Traditional Proverb

Close letter words and terms

obsonator obsr. Obst obstacle course obstacle race obstacle to trade