Challenges And Obstacles

noun problems or obstacles that are hard to overcome

• The project faced numerous difficulties due to unexpected challenges.
• I'm having difficulties understanding this math problem.
• I'm really struggling with these difficulties in my personal life.
• Overcoming difficulties is like climbing a mountain, but the view from the top is worth it.

noun a state of bewilderment or confusion

verb to bewilder or confuse

• The complex mathematical problem flummoxed the students.
• I was completely flummoxed by the new software update.
• The slang words used in the conversation flummoxed me as I couldn't understand their meaning.
• Her sudden change in behavior flummoxed her friends, leaving them puzzled.

noun a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems

• The employee expressed his frustration with the lack of communication within the team.
• I can sense your frustration with the situation, but we'll figure it out together.
• I'm so over this project, it's causing me major frustration.
• Her mind was a tangled web of frustration, unable to find a way out.

adjective used to describe something that cannot be done or achieved

• It is deemed impossible to achieve a perfect score without sufficient preparation.
• It's impossible to finish this game without cheating.
• No way in hell can you pass that test without studying, it's impossible.
• Breaking through the barriers of self-doubt may seem impossible, but with perseverance, it can be conquered.

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

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• The company faced a major obstacle when their main supplier went out of business.
• I hit a big obstacle when I found out my car wouldn't start this morning.
• I can't believe that obstacle course we did last weekend, it was so intense!
• Fear can be a huge obstacle in achieving your dreams.

adjective describing something that is full of danger or risk

• The hikers faced a perilous journey through the treacherous mountain pass.
• That shortcut through the woods is pretty perilous, be careful!
• Dude, that cliff jump is way too perilous, don't do it!
• Navigating the world of politics can be a perilous endeavor.

noun a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome

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• The company is facing a significant problem with their supply chain management.
• I can't figure out how to solve this math problem.
• I've got 99 problems, but this ain't one.
• Sometimes life throws us a curveball, but it's just another problem to solve.

noun a form of punishment or torture in which the subject is forced to run between two rows of people who strike at him or her

verb to endure a series of troubles or difficulties

• The soldiers had to run the gauntlet of enemy fire to reach the safety of the bunker.
• I had to run the gauntlet of traffic to get to work on time.
• She ran the gauntlet of high school gossip when she started dating the popular guy.
• Starting a new job can feel like running the gauntlet of meeting new people and learning new processes.

adjective describing a person or thing that lacks the ability or skill to do something

• Despite multiple attempts, the team was unable to meet the project deadline.
• I was unable to reach the customer service representative on the phone.
• I'm sorry, I was unable to make it to the party last night.
• His fear was like a heavy weight on his chest, leaving him unable to move.

adjective not capable of being carried out or put into practice; not feasible

• The proposed project timeline is unfeasible given the limited resources available.
• It's unfeasible to finish all this work by the end of the week.
• Trying to juggle all these tasks at once is totally unfeasible.
• Dreaming of becoming a millionaire overnight is unfeasible without putting in the hard work.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unpromising' describes something that does not show potential for success or development

• The initial results of the experiment were unpromising, but further analysis may reveal more insights.
• I know it looks unpromising now, but don't give up hope just yet.
• The job market is looking pretty unpromising right now, but I'm sure something will come up soon.
• The storm clouds gathering on the horizon painted an unpromising picture for the outdoor event.

adjective describing someone or something that did not achieve the desired outcome or success

• The company's attempt to expand into the international market was unsuccessful.
• I tried to fix my computer but was unsuccessful.
• I totally bombed that test, it was so unsuccessful.
• His efforts to win her over were unsuccessful, like trying to catch a falling star.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to indicate whether a noun is specific or unspecific

• Trying to get a definitive answer from him is like nailing jelly to a wall.
• Getting him to make a decision is like trying to nail jelly to a wall.
• It's like trying to nail jello to a wall with him.
• Her emotions were so unpredictable, trying to understand her was like nailing jelly to a wall.

noun a rocky patch

verb hit

• The company hit a rocky patch when their main supplier went out of business.
• Our relationship hit a rocky patch when we couldn't agree on where to go for vacation.
• Their friendship hit a rocky patch after the big argument they had.
• The team's performance hit a rocky patch during the playoffs, but they managed to bounce back and win the championship.