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impediment

The word “impediment” has 4 syllables: im-ped-i-ment

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

What is synonym and antonym for impediment?

In the thesaurus, “impediment” has 81 synonyms and 30 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impediment along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impediment

Antonyms for impediment

Meanings of impediment

  • noun
    1. A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress.
    2. A disability, especially one affecting the hearing or speech.
    3. (chiefly in the plural) Baggage, especially that of an army; impedimenta.

Example Sentences

  • The lack of funding became a major impediment to the project's success.
  • Her shyness was an impediment to her career advancement.
  • Traffic congestion is often an impediment to timely deliveries.
  • The impediment to his progress was his inability to meet deadlines.
  • He overcame every impediment that stood in the way of his dreams.

On this page you'll find 111 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impediment, such as: advantage, adversity, aid, allowance, arrest, assistance, balk.

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