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- DictionaryOb·sta·cle/ˈäbztək(ə)l/
noun
- 1. a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress: "the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money"
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something that makes it difficult for you to go somewhere or to succeed at something: to overcome an obstacle. His refusal to talk is the main obstacle to peace. (Definition of obstacle from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
1 obstacle (to something/to doing something) a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something synonym hindrance A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
Obstacle, obstruction, hindrance, impediment refer to something that interferes with or prevents action or progress. An obstacle is something, material or nonmaterial, that stands in the way of literal or figurative progress: Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement.
Britannica Dictionary definition of OBSTACLE. [count] 1. : something that makes it difficult to do something. He overcame the obstacles of poverty and neglect. They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened. Lack of experience is a major obstacle for her opponent. an obstacle to learning/progress. 2.
Definitions of 'obstacle' 1. An obstacle is an object that makes it difficult for you to go where you want to go, because it is in your way. [...] 2. You can refer to anything that makes it difficult for you to do something as an obstacle . [...] More. Synonyms of 'obstacle' • obstruction, block, barrier, hurdle [...]
Definitions of 'obstacle' 1. An obstacle is an object that makes it difficult for you to go where you want to go, because it is in your way. [...] 2. You can refer to anything that makes it difficult for you to do something as an obstacle . [...] Synonyms of 'obstacle' • obstruction, block, barrier, hurdle [...] • hindrance, check, bar, block [...]
part of speech: noun. definition: that which impedes or prevents forward movement or progress; obstruction. The obstacle in the train's path turned out to be a cow. The fence proved to be no obstacle for the deer, who easily jumped over it. The road to success is often strewn with obstacles. synonyms:
