Associations to the word «Obstacle»

Wiktionary

OBSTACLE, noun. Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

Dictionary definition

OBSTACLE, noun. Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan".
OBSTACLE, noun. An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented).

Wise words

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. That word is love.
Sophocles