obstacle

UK /ˈɒbstəkl/US /ˈɑːbstəkl/

Meaning

noun

a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something

“So far, we have managed to overcome all the obstacles that have been placed in our path.”

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