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

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 legal and political obstacles to taking custody of those assets for onward transfer to Ukraine may be too formidable to resolve in time to help Kyiv in the coming year. — Eric Ciaramella, Foreign Affairs, 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

Arcángel Pretel Ortiz, an FBI informant who had helped recruit the squad of commandos, had learned of the constitutional obstacles after consulting with an Ecuadorian lawyer, José Antonio Corrales. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026

There’s outward social and internalized pressure on the Dashwood sisters to marry, and do it quickly, but per any Austen tale, the path is blotchy and blocked by obstacles and second-guessing. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

Army officials said people still try to cross into Roma despite multiple obstacles. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Getting a diagnosis, navigating treatment and paying for care can present obstacles of their own, particularly for patients who face gaps in access to healthcare. — Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Those are big potential obstacles to Hill returning to the Chiefs. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026