Obstacles: meaning, definitions and examples
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obstacles
[ ˈɒbstəkəl ]
overcoming challenges
Obstacles are things that get in the way of progress or success. They can be physical barriers, mental blocks, or challenges that must be overcome. Obstacles can be daunting, but they also present opportunities for growth and learning.
Synonyms
barriers, challenges, hindrances, hurdles
Examples of usage
- She faced many obstacles on her path to success.
- The team overcame the obstacles together and achieved their goal.
- Obstacles can be stepping stones to greater achievements.
Translations
Translations of the word "obstacles" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obstáculos
🇮🇳 बाधाएं
🇩🇪 Hindernisse
🇮🇩 rintangan
🇺🇦 перешкоди
🇵🇱 przeszkody
🇯🇵 障害
🇫🇷 obstacles
🇪🇸 obstáculos
🇹🇷 engeller
🇰🇷 장애물
🇸🇦 عقبات
🇨🇿 překážky
🇸🇰 prekážky
🇨🇳 障碍
🇸🇮 ovire
🇮🇸 hindranir
🇰🇿 кедергілер
🇬🇪 ბარიერები
🇦🇿 maneələr
🇲🇽 obstáculos
Word origin
The word 'obstacle' originated from the Latin word 'obstaculum', which means 'a hindrance, an obstruction'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to refer to something that stands in the way of progress or achievement. Over the years, the concept of obstacles has become synonymous with challenges that must be overcome to reach a goal.