impediments

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
  2. noun any structure that makes progress difficult

Synonyms

hindrance, hinderance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap

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