obstacle
noun
something that obstructs or hinders progress.
obstacles
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pluralof obstacle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Record car prices, high loan rates, a weaker job market and stiff U.S. tariffs were seen as big obstacles for buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
In April, Le Pen dined with Entreprise et Cité, an elite business club—and ran into obstacles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
But Taco Bell, led since 2023 by Chief Executive Sean Tresvant, has mastered its branding and digital appeal skillfully enough to overcome these obstacles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
"They've even put obstacles in our way while we're trying to go around trying to save animals. I found 13 cats abandoned in one house who were bathing in their own faeces."
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
These minor obstacles leave room for excuses not to make exercise a priority.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
