Obstacle: meaning, definitions and examples

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obstacle

 

[ หˆษ’bstษ™kl ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

overcome

Something that blocks or hinders progress or achievement; a barrier or impediment.

Synonyms

barrier, hindrance, impediment, obstruction

Examples of usage

  • It is important to identify and address any obstacles that may be standing in the way of success.
  • The lack of funding proved to be a major obstacle for the project.
Context #2 | Noun

athletics

A barrier or structure that athletes must negotiate in a race.

Synonyms

barrier, block, hurdle

Examples of usage

  • The runners had to jump over several obstacles during the steeplechase event.
  • She knocked down a hurdle but managed to quickly recover and continue past the obstacle.
Context #3 | Verb

overcome

To block or impede the progress of someone or something.

Synonyms

block, hamper, hinder, impede

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain obstacle the construction work on the road.
  • Don't let fear obstacle you from pursuing your dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "obstacle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obstรกculo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคงเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hindernis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัˆะบะพะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszkoda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้šœๅฎณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obstacle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obstรกculo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฅ์• ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู‚ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ekรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekรกลพka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้šœ็ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovira

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hindrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maneษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstรกculo

Word origin

The word 'obstacle' originated from the Old French word 'obstacle', which came from Latin 'obstaculum', meaning 'a hindrance, obstacle'. The concept of obstacles has been present throughout human history, as people have always encountered challenges and barriers in their pursuits. Overcoming obstacles is often seen as a crucial aspect of personal growth and development.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,729 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.