Definitions
- Referring to something that slows down or makes progress difficult. - Talking about an obstacle that hinders or obstructs a task or activity. - Describing a barrier or impediment that makes achieving a goal more challenging.
- Referring to something that blocks or impedes progress. - Talking about a physical or mental barrier that prevents or hinders movement or action. - Describing a challenge or difficulty that must be overcome to achieve a goal.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that hinders or obstructs progress.
- 2Both words describe challenges or difficulties that must be overcome.
- 3Both words can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
- 4Both words can be used as nouns or verbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Hindrance is often used to describe something that slows down progress, while obstacle refers to something that blocks or impedes progress.
- 2Size: Obstacle is often used to describe larger or more significant barriers, while hindrance can refer to smaller or less significant obstacles.
- 3Connotation: Hindrance has a more negative connotation, implying annoyance or frustration, while obstacle can have a more neutral connotation.
- 4Usage: Hindrance is more commonly used in formal contexts, while obstacle is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Hindrance and obstacle are synonyms that refer to challenges or difficulties that hinder or obstruct progress. However, hindrance is often used to describe smaller or less significant obstacles that slow down progress, while obstacle refers to larger or more significant barriers that block or impede progress. Additionally, hindrance has a more negative connotation and is more commonly used in formal contexts, while obstacle is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
