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Definition obstacle in American English

obstacle noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɑbstək(ə)l/

▪ chief, formidable, greatest, insuperable, insurmountable, main, major, serious

1

a difficulty or problem that prevents you from achieving something

Example

Disabled people succeed in overcoming many obstacles in everyday life.

Example

Tiredness was the biggest obstacle in the way of their attempt to rescue the climbers.

Example

All major obstacles to peace have now been removed.

Synonyms and related words
problem obstacle complication
2

an object that you must remove or go around in order to move forward

Synonyms and related words
problem obstacle complication
Definition obstacle in American English