Obstacle vs. Hindrance

Obstaclenoun

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

Obstaclenoun

That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.

Obstaclenoun

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted;

Obstaclenoun

an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

Obstaclenoun

a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress

Obstacle

An obstacle (also called a barrier, impediment, or stumbling block) is an object, thing, action or situation that causes an obstruction. Different types of obstacles include physical, economic, biopsychosocial, cultural, political, technological and military.

Hindrancenoun

Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.

Hindrancenoun

The state or act of hindering something

Hindrancenoun

The act of hindering, or the state of being hindered.

Hindrancenoun

That which hinders; an impediment.

Hindrancenoun

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

Hindrancenoun

any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Hindrancenoun

the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding

Hindrancenoun

a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone