Stumbling Block

Synonyms of stumbling block

• obstacle
• hindrance
• impediment

Antonyms of stumbling block

• aid
• help
• assistance

Collocations of stumbling block

major stumbling block

Frequency: 70 %

The lack of funding was a major stumbling block for the project.

financial stumbling block

Frequency: 65 %

The high cost of materials was a financial stumbling block for the construction project.

significant stumbling block

Frequency: 60 %

The language barrier proved to be a significant stumbling block in their communication.

personal stumbling block

Frequency: 50 %

His fear of public speaking was a personal stumbling block he needed to overcome.

unexpected stumbling block

Frequency: 45 %

The sudden change in regulations posed an unexpected stumbling block for the company.

Idiomatic Expressions for stumbling block

• Phrase: hit a stumbling block
  Meaning: to encounter a difficulty or obstacle
  Usage: The negotiations hit a stumbling block when they couldn't agree on the terms.