stumbling block
/ˈstʌmblɪŋ blɒk/noun
उच्चारण स्टम्ब्लिंग ब्लॉक
बाधा, रुकावट, अड़चन, रोड़ा
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noun
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[C] ~ (to sth)
something that causes problems and prevents you from achieving your aim
बाधा, रुकावट, अड़चन, रोड़ा
- Lack of money is the main stumbling block to the project.
- Radhika did not let her weak English become a stumbling block to success.
- The lack of clean drinking water remains a major stumbling block for the village.
+ 2 more examples
- Fear of speaking in public can be a stumbling block in an interview.
- The main stumbling block in the talks was the question of price.
Synonyms obstacle hurdle barrier impediment hindrance
≈Synonyms and antonyms
§Grammar and usage
A stumbling block to something (not 'for something' in careful English), as in 'a stumbling block to peace'.
A stumbling block to something सही है (सावधान English में 'for something' नहीं), जैसे 'a stumbling block to peace'।