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obstacle
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. obstacle
  2. 2. impediment
  3. 3. disorder
  4. 4. steeplechase
This noun means "obstacle," "impediment," or "disability," and can refer to either a physical or mental barrier that prevents progress. It is used in medical contexts to describe disabilities or disorders, as well as in general use to describe something that stands in the way of an action or goal.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Won't all the schedule changes be an obstacle to your trip?

Sentence 2

Anxiety tends to get in the way of taking on challenges.

Sentence 3

The snow in front of the door is blocking the way out!

Sentence 4

My sister screamed, "Homework is an obstacle to fun!"

Sentence 5

I feel that doubt can become an obstacle to trust.