Vocabulary
Obstacle
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a thing that blocks one’s way or prevents or hinders progress.
Urdu meaning
رکاوٹ، روک، آڑ
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Israel, of course, remains a major obstacle, unreconciled to a US-Iran deal.What could produce a diplomatic breakthrough?
Dawn Editorials —
Quest for an off-ramp
— 2026-04-27
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Frequent and functional cooperation is essential.Terrorism remains a major obstacle between the two countries.
Dawn Editorials —
Debating war and policy
— 2026-03-08
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`Inequality is a key obstacle to mental health globally.
Dawn Editorials —
Decolonising mental health
— 2026-02-09
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And while India keeps harping on about the main obstacle to better ties being `terrorism`, which it alleges emanates from Pakistan, it is India which is bringing terrorism to this country.
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Kashmir unresolved
— 2026-02-08
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Whatever hurt and offence his messages may cause, that should not be an obstacle to him receiving the best possible treatment by doctors he has faith in and trusts; his personal physicians` visit ought to be facilitated.
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Influence beyond prison cell
— 2026-02-01
Synonyms
barrier,stumbling block, hurdle, bar,hindrance, block, impediment,catch, snag
Antonyms
asset, advantage, aid
Curator example
“the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money”
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