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Plural
obstacles
1
an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome
- Fear of failure was the main obstacle to her success.
- Lack of experience can be an obstacle in a competitive job market.
- Bureaucracy proved to be a significant obstacle to the project.
- Finding reliable information was an obstacle for the researchers.
- He faced several personal obstacles before finishing the course.
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2
a physical object that blocks movement or progress
- Fallen trees formed an obstacle on the hiking trail.
- The car crashed into an obstacle in the road.
- Soldiers had to clear obstacles before advancing.
- The cyclist skillfully avoided the obstacles on the course.
- Construction workers moved obstacles to access the site.