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obstacle::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | obstruction |
| Type of | impediment, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, balk |
| Has types | hurdle, hitch, roadblock, rub, snag, hang-up, stymie, stymy, barrier |
lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement.
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education.
obstacle::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor |
| Has types | hazard, stumbling block, water jump |
Examples of obstacle
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The lower estate tax emerged as the biggest obstacle among many House Democrats.
From the dailyherald.com
Especially when the looming obstacle on the highway is Sert, Gaddafi's hometown.
From the time.com
As for the excuse that low appraisals are an obstacle, again, this is debatable.
From the theatlantic.com
So picking the right local partner is both the biggest obstacle and opportunity.
From the online.wsj.com
The public's fondness for the Queen is not the only obstacle facing republicans.
From the dailymercury.com.au
Modern research has now overcome that obstacle with powerful new electromagnets.
From the time.com
The only obstacle in picking up the option has been Blalock's vacation schedule.
From the dallasnews.com
Besides the wall itself, the other major obstacle was the National Park Service.
From the sacbee.com
The cover meant to protect Uribe became an obstacle, and the truck became stuck.
From the abcnews.go.com
- Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
- An obstacle, or barrier, is an object, thing, action or situation that causes an obstruction, forms a barrier, creates a difficulty, a nuisance or a disorder to achieve concrete goals. ...
- Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress
- (Obstacles) Objects placed in strategic locations to make up a trial course.
- (OBSTACLES) The barriers that prevent you from doing what you want to do.
- (Obstacles) They could be represented by large rocks, a log lying across the river or a tree that has fallen down. They are elements that interrupt the stream and create natural privileged sites for trout to stay and wait for the passing of insects.
- (obstacles) Things/circumstances that get in the way of the character's achieving of actions; provides conflict, which provides interest, which makes drama
- A force opposing a character's "Objective" (or "Intention") which gives rise to dramatic tension and conflict.
- Physical or psychological hindrance or obstruction.
