Synonyms of impediments

impediments

noun

plural of impediment

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

tough going for the burros on the canyon trail, even without the added impediment of heavy loads

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• obstructions
• barriers
• embarrassments
• hindrances
• interferences
• constraints
• encumbrances
• burdens
• handicaps
• inhibitions
• deterrents
• shackles
• cramps
• clogs
• blocks
• chains
• manacles
• lets
• fetters
• stumbling blocks
• loads
• stops
• trammels
• hitches
• delays
• restraints
• dangers
• disadvantages
• snags
• balks
• blockages
• brakes
• hazards
• crimps
• bars
• difficulties
• blockades
• holdbacks
• curbs
• stone walls
• brick walls
• stoppages
• arrests
• reins
• hardships
• perils
• rubs
• embargoes
• drawbacks
• catches
• drags
• reefs
• stalls
• holdups
• hobbles
• adversities
• bits
• checks
• cumbers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• stimuli
• catalysts
• advantages
• stimulants
• spurs
• benefits
• edges
• impetuses
• aids
• breaks
• help
• goads
• assistances
• handmaidens
• boosts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impediments

These large ships are impediments to the radical transformation of the Taiwanese navy that the Chinese threat requires. — Holmes Liao, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

His book with Daphna Renan vigorously defends majority rule against institutional impediments. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

The Error-Correction Breakthrough Alters the Conversation Error has been one of the most significant impediments to quantum computation for many years. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Preconceptions, assumptions, and advance knowledge in the viewing public are regarded as impediments to the capacity of the tale to surprise, startle, or transport. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

In listing their roster for the late-August window of World Cup qualifying, Greek’s federation made clear there were no NBA impediments. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects. — Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026

Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026