stumbling block (Meaning)

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stumbling block (n)

any obstacle or impediment

The language barrier proved to be a significant stumbling block in their communication.
Her lack of technical knowledge was a major stumbling block in her career progression.
The financial crisis presented a formidable stumbling block to economic recovery.
The outdated technology became a stumbling block in the company's digital transformation.
The cultural differences posed a stumbling block to international cooperation.
The legal complications became a stumbling block in the resolution of the dispute.
The personal biases of the decision-makers were a stumbling block to objective evaluation.
The emotional trauma she had experienced was a stumbling block in her recovery process.
The lack of resources and infrastructure were persistent stumbling blocks in the realization of the project.
The sheer complexity of the problem presented a significant stumbling block to its solution.

any obstacle or impediment

obstruction,obstacle, hurdle, embarrassment, encumbrance, let, stop,barrier, balk, shackles

benefit, stimulus, catalyst, impetus, break, impetus, spur, edge, stimulus, advantage

The language barrier proved to be a significant stumbling block in their communication.

Her lack of technical knowledge was a major stumbling block in her career progression.

The financial crisis presented a formidable stumbling block to economic recovery.

The outdated technology became a stumbling block in the company's digital transformation.