obstacle
SayOB-stuh-kuhl/ˈɑbstəkəl/UK/ˈɒbstəkəl/
Pluralobstacles
- 1Something that impedes or holds up progress, whether a physical thing blocking the way or a difficulty standing in the way of a goal.
The hikers cleared several obstacles before reaching the summit.
Lack of funding remains the biggest obstacle to finishing the project on time.
Similarbarrier, hurdle, obstruction, impediment, hindrance
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Origin
From Middle English "obstacle," borrowed from Old French "obstacle," which came from Latin "obstāculum."