obstacle
/ˈɑbstəkəl/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
noun
- something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
“lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement” - an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
Synonyms for obstacle
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