something that impedes progress, communication, or the achievement of a goal

to obstruct or impede the progress or action of something or someone

to hinder, block, or impede progress or movement

to be in the way; to be a hindrance

a physical object that blocks a path or hinders progress and movement

free from physical or metaphorical obstructions or constraints

To hinder, impede, or be detrimental to.

to be an eyesore or an irksome presence

to be in the way; to be a hindrance

(literary) to be obstructed

something forbidden by law, regulation, or social custom; a violation or taboo

hesitant or shy to speak out because a topic is too awkward or embarrassing to mention

difficult to obey orders; much to one's embarrassment, one is unable to comply

to not do something for fear of offending someone

borderline personality disorder (BPD)

slalom (snow skiing)

steeplechase (athletics)

post-traumatic stress disorder; PTSD

erectile dysfunction (ED)

a major issue or significant hindrance, typically used in negative constructions

stymie (in golf)

A condition where a person experiences distress because their gender identity does not match their sex assigned at birth, formerly called gender identity disorder.

barrier-free; (esp.) accessible (to people with disabilities)

a generalized neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by significantly impaired intellectual and adaptive functioning

water hazard (golf)

to be constrained by; due to (a constraining factor)

tongue-tied for fear of embarrassment

to impair the appetite

hard or inconvenient to carry out for some specific reason, often used in formal refusals

difficulty in communication between people who speak different languages