Obstacle (Noun)
Meaning 1
An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Lack of funds is a big obstacle for her to achieve her goal of starting her own business.
- Ice on the road was a major obstacle for drivers to navigate during the winter storm.
- The hike was challenging due to the steep mountain, which was a formidable obstacle to reach the summit.
- A language barrier can be a significant obstacle for foreign travelers to communicate with locals.
- The construction of the new highway was stalled by a major obstacle, a large sinkhole that needed to be filled before work could resume.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The lack of funding is a significant obstacle to the completion of the project.
- His fear of public speaking is an obstacle that he needs to overcome in order to succeed in his career.
- The language barrier was an obstacle that made it difficult for her to communicate with the locals during her trip.
- The team's negative attitude is an obstacle that needs to be addressed in order to achieve their goals.
- The complexity of the problem is an obstacle that requires careful analysis and creative thinking to overcome.