Obstacle
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Mental Challenges
Obstacles aren't always physical; they can be doubts or fears in your mind. His biggest obstacle was his own lack of confidence.
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Figurative Use
Obstacle can describe any difficulty, not just a physical object. Poverty is often an obstacle to higher education.
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Overcoming Obstacles
To achieve a goal, you may need strategies to deal with obstacles. She overcame the obstacle of poor internet by working in the library.