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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 obstacles
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They help each other climb obstacles and drag each other to safety when wounded.
From the washingtontimes.com
There are at least three big obstacles in the way of self-driving cars, however.
From the theatlantic.com
It also focuses on the major obstacles to innovation that executives face today.
From the businessweek.com
Construction and infrastructure projects had been beset by delays and obstacles.
From the newsweek.com
The main character is a flawed man who encounters obstacles in pursuit of glory.
From the economist.com
Once you get a better feel for the situation you face, obstacles will be lifted.
From the suntimes.com
That means addressing financial, emotional and cultural obstacles, experts said.
From the chron.com
In life there are all these different obstacles and always different challenges.
From the charlotteobserver.com
You overcame many obstacles and always were there for your children and friends.
From the dailymercury.com.au
- 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.
