obstacle Sentence Examples

  1. The towering mountain presented a formidable obstacle to the hikers' ascent.
  2. Financial setbacks proved to be a significant obstacle in pursuing his dreams.
  3. Language barriers became a linguistic obstacle that hindered communication.
  4. The heavy rain created treacherous driving conditions, posing an obstacle to her commute.
  5. Personal insecurities can serve as mental obstacles that limit potential.
  6. A broken ankle became an unexpected obstacle to completing the marathon.
  7. Discriminatory policies can create insurmountable obstacles for marginalized groups.
  8. The lack of access to resources presented a major obstacle to the community's development.
  9. Cultural differences can create communication obstacles that hinder understanding.
  10. The fear of failure can be a self-inflicted obstacle that prevents progress.

obstacle Meaning

Wordnet

obstacle (n)

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Webster

obstacle (v.)

That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.

FAQs About the word obstacle

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted, an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or

barrier, obstruction, embarrassment,hurdle,impediment, constraint, chain, let, load, block

catalyst, advantage, edge, edge, spur, incentive, catalyst, stimulus, advantage, impetus

The towering mountain presented a formidable obstacle to the hikers' ascent.

Financial setbacks proved to be a significant obstacle in pursuing his dreams.

Language barriers became a linguistic obstacle that hindered communication.

The heavy rain created treacherous driving conditions, posing an obstacle to her commute.