as in hurdles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of obstacles
Unlike clumsier species that struggle with obstacles, the black mamba leverages every surface with surgical precision, effectively turning the landscape into a series of launchpads.
—
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
One of the biggest obstacles, however, is the approach the United States takes to preventing salmonella contamination.
—Vanessa Gera and Kerstin Sopke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Roombas, an autonomous robot vacuum, use sensors to navigate a person's home and avoid obstacles.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
And yes, teenagers in love often find ways around obstacles.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
German businesses must navigate these obstacles carefully to fully capitalize on the technology.
—Leonard Martin Schmedding, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
That means the probe must fire rocket engines in a precise sequence to steer its way past rocks, craters and other obstacles, in order to find a perfect landing site.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
The wilderness settings have not been groomed by ski resorts or commercial companies, meaning skiers must be prepared for obstacles like trees or sudden avalanches.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
One of the biggest obstacles, however, is the approach the United States takes to preventing salmonella contamination.
—Vanessa Gera and Kerstin Sopke, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2025
Organizations that view middle management as obstacles fail to recognize their critical role as translators, navigators, and stabilizers of meaningful change.
—Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Roombas, an autonomous robot vacuum, use sensors to navigate a person's home and avoid obstacles.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
And yes, teenagers in love often find ways around obstacles.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
German businesses must navigate these obstacles carefully to fully capitalize on the technology.
—Leonard Martin Schmedding, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
That means the probe must fire rocket engines in a precise sequence to steer its way past rocks, craters and other obstacles, in order to find a perfect landing site.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025
The wilderness settings have not been groomed by ski resorts or commercial companies, meaning skiers must be prepared for obstacles like trees or sudden avalanches.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Obstacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share