Synonyms of obstacles

obstacles

noun

plural of obstacle

as in hurdles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

stumbling on all the obstacles along the path

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obstacles

However, engineers have historically run into two main obstacles. — David Szondy july 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Conversely, if only the ground robots had been employed, the defenders could have remained under cover until the robots exhausted their ammunition or blocked their advance with physical obstacles. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Those efforts have run into obstacles at times, with critics charging that the protections could make the state unattractive for business development. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

According to the researchers, the findings could help overcome photon loss over long distances, which is considered one of the biggest obstacles facing practical quantum communication networks. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

The sportswear company last month signaled that CEO Elliott Hill's turnaround strategy faced significant obstacles, as persistent weakness in China and a cautious outlook overshadowed a modest fourth-quarter revenue beat. — Danielle Kaye, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Back home, many older Marylanders, voters with disabilities and residents of rural communities continue to face obstacles to voting in person. — Sam Kinch, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026

The president suggested talks could continue amid military strikes, but analysts say a deeply flawed preliminary truce deal poses obstacles for negotiators. — Rachel Chason, Washington Post, 10 July 2026

Thursday's administrative agreement was expected to remove obstacles to enacting the earlier deal. — ABC News, 9 July 2026