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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    barriers hindrances impediments obstacles blocks hurdles setbacks difficulties challenges problems impediments snags glitches pitfalls traps snares stumbling blocks roadblocks bottlenecks constraints limitations restrictions encumbrances handicaps disabilities drawbacks disadvantages nuisances annoyances vexations frustrations complications complexities entanglements tangles knots complications

    Meaning of Obstacles

    Things that block one's way or prevent progress.

    Definitions

    • A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress
    • A difficulty or problem that needs to be overcome

    Etymology of Obstacles

    The word "obstacles" comes from the Old French word "obstacle," which is derived from the Latin word "obstaculum," meaning "a barrier or a hindrance"
    The Latin word "obstaculum" is a combination of "ob" (meaning "against" or "in the way") and "staculum" (meaning "barrier" or "obstruction")

    Example Uses

    • The hike was difficult due to the obstacles in our path, including steep cliffs and raging rivers
    • She faced many obstacles in her career, but she persevered and eventually achieved her goals
    • The new policy has removed many obstacles for small businesses, allowing them to grow and thrive

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    facilitators enablers aids assistants helpers supporters boosters benefits advantages bonuses perks incentives motivations catalysts accelerators simplifications easements alleviations reliefs freedoms liberties opportunities openings possibilities prospects

    Related Nouns

    challenges difficulties problems barriers hurdles setbacks impediments blocks obstacles snags glitches pitfalls traps snares stumbling blocks roadblocks bottlenecks constraints limitations restrictions encumbrances handicaps disabilities drawbacks disadvantages

    Related Verbs

    hinder obstruct block impede prevent thwart frustrate complicate entangle tangle knot confuse perplex puzzle bewilder disconcert distract divert sidetrack delay slow impede restrict limit constrain

    Related Adjectives

    difficult challenging problematic barriers obstructive impedimentary blocking hindering preventive thwarting frustrating complicated entangling tangling knotty confusing perplexing puzzling bewildering disconcerting distracting diverting sidetracking delaying slowing impeding restrictive limiting constraining