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

Dad and kid navigate various obstacles and their own family issues in a touching story exploring grief and adulthood. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

The design is meant to move around any obstacles, including the free weights collection near your pilates mat, meaning no more sweaty spots in your home gym. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Historians, preservationists, and activists are finding ways to work their own ideas and stories back into public space, in spite of the obstacles. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

The obstacles presented to us at this time can shed light on where more effort or honesty is needed. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Moviegoers and fans of Greek mythology likely don't think of a Trojan as the one who must go on a long journey to get home, forced to overcome unexpected obstacles. — Conor Wight, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

The vehicle clearly recognizes the obstacles in the way and freezes in place for around a minute, occasionally fidgeting with the steering wheel and pulsing the brakes. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

If trading partners try to mount further obstacles to Chinese exports, Beijing could turn to tools of economic coercion, such as restricted access to refined critical minerals, to compel other countries to keep their markets open. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

The Hummer’s tech aids in overcoming obstacles created by its massive size. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Aug. 2026