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

Icy weather, snowstorms, obstructive foliage and rugged terrain along the wild Rockies were just some of the obstacles Ben Nickell and Anne Koski faced on a 10-year journey to climb the highest point in each of Idaho’s 44 counties. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026

Long before launch, the team faced obstacles that nearly thwarted the endeavor — chiefly, two rejections from NASA — before finally securing the green light for the $1 billion project under the New Frontiers Program in 2011. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Other officials of large Tarrant County school districts such as Arlington noted the same concern of scheduling obstacles for a one-hour recess, although students do receive 10-15 minutes of social-emotional learning per day. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Addressing The Underlying Fear One of the biggest obstacles stems from emotion. — Doron Sitbon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

In 2020, Kennedy suffered a severe spinal cord injury that caused long-term paralysis and significant health obstacles. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Those obstacles were plentiful on the set, since the Rocky puppet was often breaking or malfunctioning. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026

Furthermore, the whiskers are in front, preventing the drone from detecting sideways obstacles like random jagged branches in a forest. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

The researchers trained the machine using reinforcement learning, enabling it to navigate obstacles and perform dynamic movements. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026