Definition of Impediment

something that interferes with a person’s ability to complete a task

Examples of Impediment in a sentence

My broken wrist is the impediment preventing me from finishing my new novel.  🔊

When Sarah learned Hank’s impediment to their marriage was his current marriage, she immediately ended their relationship.  🔊

The impediment that interferes with Gerald’s goal of running a successful diner is the lack of good employees.  🔊

In most romantic movies, there is always some sort of impediment that temporarily stops the guy from getting his dream girl.  🔊

According to a number of teachers, the biggest impediment to working in a small town is the low salary paid to educators.  🔊

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