stumbling-block

Noun

Meaning

Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Alternative names

stumbling block

Synonyms

problem issue prevent difficulty bar challenge catch barrier disadvantage liability obstacle puzzle constraint drawback obstruction
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Antonyms

influence plus guide perk solution advantage
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Related terms

stumbling stock

Examples

A common stumbling block for new players exploring Koholint Island is how to find Yarna Desert, and/or how to move the Walrus that’s blocking the entrance once you do reach it. Source: Internet

Additionally, Transparency International has identified corruption in the education sector as a major stumbling block to achieving Universal Primary Education in Africa. Source: Internet

And as the increasingly testy talks wore on, another stumbling block emerged — what officials call the “Rule of Law” issue, in which some states want to tie recovery funds to governments upholding EU legal standards. Source: Internet

Although there have been some reported differences between the sides on the health and safety measures required to play amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the primary stumbling block appears to be money. Source: Internet

China has been a stumbling block in the talks for months, as President Trump has insisted any new deals include limits on China, while China isn’t interested in getting involved in talks. Source: Internet

A stumbling block has always been how difficult it is to assemble the services or micro-components that the application relies on. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

stumbling rock stumbling stock stumbling upon stumbling-stone stumblingblock stumblingly