First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Old French, from Latin obstāculum, equivalent to obstā(re) “to face, block, hinder” (ob-ob- + stārestand) + -culum-cle2
ANTONYMS FOR obstacle
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synonym study for obstacle
Obstacle,obstruction,hindrance,impediment refer to something that interferes with or prevents action or progress. An obstacle is something, material or nonmaterial, that stands in the way of literal or figurative progress: Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement. An obstruction is something that more or less completely blocks a passage: A blood clot is an obstruction to the circulation. A hindrance keeps back by interfering and delaying: Interruptions are a hindrance to one's work. An impediment interferes with proper functioning: an impediment in one's speech.
The primary obstacle that families are facing is getting a steady internet connection and enough screens for everyone to use.
Sacramento Report: Bipartisan Support for a Special Session|Sara Libby|September 11, 2020|Voice of San Diego
While not impossible to overcome, those odds are actually more daunting than any of the obstacles last season’s team conquered along its path to the championship.
The Nationals Are Running Out Of Time|Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com)|September 11, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
If any political or business leader has any plans to recover, this is going to be an obstacle.
Politics Report: A Poll and a Court Ruling in Key Council Race|Scott Lewis|August 22, 2020|Voice of San Diego
My optimism includes believing Americans will overcome every obstacle the Republicans are putting in our way to keep us from voting.
Be optimistic but work your ass off|Peter Rosenstein|August 20, 2020|Washington Blade
That continues to be the biggest sign of Quibi’s failing and the biggest obstacle to officially labeling it a failure.
‘They got the memo’: Quibi changes tone, tact after failed debut|Tim Peterson|August 12, 2020|Digiday
In fact, she says the sexism she faced was far more of an obstacle than her autism in the workplace.
The Most Inspiring Bits of Temple Grandin’s Reddit AMA|Emily Shire|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If there is no obstacle, they would enjoy the ease that is shown to everyone else.
Turkey Takes in ‘Terrorists’ from the Muslim Brotherhood|Thomas Seibert|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“After you imagine the obstacle, you can figure out what you can do to overcome it and make a plan,” explains Oettingen.
4 Science-Backed Ways to Motivate Yourself to Work Out|DailyBurn|September 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But she nevertheless downplayed their differences as any obstacle to joining forces.
Elections Could Be the Beginning of the End for Europe|Tracy McNicoll, Nadette De Visser|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Just getting to Malibu Colony has become an obstacle course.
The Rise of the Malibu Movie Colony|Michele Willens|April 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Every obstacle creates confusion, speedily converted into panic by opposition.
Destruction and Reconstruction:|Richard Taylor
Another one is living wretchedly with a wife poorly dowried, let him think that his wife is an obstacle to his fortune.
Remedia A Moris or, The Remedy Of Love|Ovid
The first obstacle was a 228 great spur of boulder conglomerate.
Kashmir|Sir Francis Edward Younghusband
It is not always easy to understand—but the obstacle lies often, I take it, in our own ignorance.
The Legacy of Greece|Various
Were you told that the duties imposed by the ministry were free from every obstacle, exempt from every peril?
The Betrothed|Alessandro Manzoni
British Dictionary definitions for obstacle
obstacle
/ (ˈɒbstəkəl) /
noun
a person or thing that opposes or hinders something
Britisha fence or hedge used in showjumping
Word Origin for obstacle
C14: via Old French from Latin obstāculum, from obstāre, from ob- against + stāre to stand