Definition & Meaning of "obstacle"in English

Obstacle

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

reverse

setback

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

obstacles

Examples

Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success.

a physical object that blocks movement or progress

Examples

Fallen trees formed an obstacle on the hiking trail.

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