the state or quality of being difficult; something hard to do or understand

problem; situation requiring great effort

something which lessens one's satisfaction or makes progress or success less easy

disadvantage

(a competition, race, in which there is) a disadvantage imposed on a competitor to make the chances of success more equal for all; anything likely to lessen one's chances of success

disadvantage

a person or thing that hinders

obstruction, difficulty

a short pull or push (up); a kind of noose or knot; a temporary difficulty

problem, difficulty

a light frame to be jumped over; any difficulty to be overcome

barrier, obstacle

a physical defect, especially in speech, e.g. a stammer; something that hinders

obstruction, hindrance

something that stops progress or makes it difficult

impediment, barrier

something that blocks a way, prevents progress

obstacle, impediment

(an instance, example, of) restricting or being restricted

limit

a hidden, unknown or unexpected difficulty

complication in situation