English-Thai Dictionary
obstacle
N อุปสรรค สิ่งกีดขวาง hindrance barrier bar clearance u-pa-sak
obstacle course
N สิ่ง ยุ่งยาก เรียง กัน เข้ามา sing-yoong-yark-riang-kan-kao-mar
obstacle race
N การ แข่ง วิบาก kan-kang-wi-bak
obstetric
ADJ เกี่ยวกับ การ คลอดลูก เกี่ยวกับ การคลอดบุตร kiao-kab-kan-kod-luk
obstetrical
ADJ เกี่ยวกับ การ คลอดลูก เกี่ยวกับ การคลอดบุตร obstetric kiao-kab-kan-kod-luk
obstetrician
N สูติน รี แพทย์ แพทย์ ผู้เชี่ยวชาญ ทาง ด้าน สูติศาสตร์ su-ti-na-re-ped
obstetrics
N สูติศาสตร์ วิชา ผดุงครรภ์ su-ti-ped
obstinacy
N ความดื้อ stubbornness obduracy obedience kwam-due
obstinate
ADJ ดื้อดึง ถือ ทิฐิ หัวแข็ง stubborn headstrong submissive tractable due-duang
obstinate
ADJ ยาก ที่จะ ควบคุม หรือ แก้ไข ได้ stubborn yak-ti-ja-kub-kum-rua-kea-kai-dai
obstinately
ADV อย่าง ดื้อรั้น อย่าง หัวแข็ง อย่าง ดื้อดึง stubbornly obstinately submissively yang-due-ran
obstreperous
ADJ ซึ่ง ควบคุม ได้ ยาก ดื้อดึง ดื้อรั้น ที่ ไม่เชื่อฟัง unruly uncontrolled obedient docile sueng-kub-kum-dai-yak
obstreperous
ADJ ที่ อึกทึก ที่ เอะอะโวยวาย noisy boiterous quiet silent ti-auk-ka-tuk
obstruct
VT ขวางทาง กีดขวาง เส้นทาง ไม่ ให้ เดิน ทางผ่าน ไป ได้ ขวางกั้น block bar oppose advance further kwang-tang
obstruct
VT ขัดขวาง ขัดขวาง ไม่ ให้ กระ ทำสำเร็จ stop hinder impede aid assist succor kad-kwang
obstruction
N การขัดขวาง hindrance blockage encouragement kan-kad-kwang
obstruction
N สิ่งกีดขวาง bar barrier sing-kid-kwang
obstructionism
N การขัดขวาง การ กีดขวาง การ ขวางกั้น filibuster kan-kad-kwang
obstructionist
N ผู้ ขัดขวาง ผู้ กีดขวาง holdout resister phu-kad-kwang
obstructive
ADJ ซึ่ง กีดขวาง ซึ่ง กั้น ขวาง impeding meddlesome sueng-kad-kwang
obstructively
ADV อย่าง กีดขวาง อย่าง คัดค้าน อย่าง เป็น อุปสรรค adversely oppositely yang-kad-kwang
obstructiveness
N การ กีดขวาง การ คัดค้าน kan-kad-kwang
obstruent
A ที่ ขัดขวาง ที่ เป็น อุปสรรค ที่ กีดขวาง
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
OBSTACLE
n.[L. obsto, to withstand; ob and sto.] That which opposes; any thing that stands in the way and hinders progress; hinderance; obstruction, either in a physical or moral sense. An army may meet with obstacles on its march; bad roads are obstacles to traveling; prejudice is an obstacle to improvement; want of union is often an insuperable obstacle to beneficial measures.
OBSTANCY
n.[L. obstantia; ob and sto.] Opposition; impediment; obstruction. [Not used. ]
OBSTETRIC
a.[L. obstetrix, a midwife; ob and sto, to stand before. ] Pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as the obstetric art.
OBSTETRICATE
v.i.[See Obstetric. ] To perform the office of a midwife. [Little used. ]
OBSTETRICATE
v.t.To assist as a midwife. [Little used. ]
OBSTETRICATION
n. 1. The act of assisting as a midwife.
2. The office of a midwife.
OBSTETRICIAN
n.One skilled in the art of assisting women in parturition.
OBSTETRICS
n.The art of assisting women in parturition; midwifery.
OBSTINACY
n.[L. obstinatio, from obsto, to stand against, to oppose; ob and sto.] 1. A fixedness in opinion or resolution that cannot be shaken at all, or not without great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to an opinion, purpose or system; a fixedness that will not yield to persuasion, arguments or other means. Obstinacy may not always convey the idea of unreasonable or unjustifiable firmness; as when we say, soldiers fight with obstinacy. But often, and perhaps usually, the word denotes a fixedness of resolution which is not to be vindicated under the circumstances; stubbornness; pertinacity; persistency.
2. Fixedness that will not yield to application, or that yields with difficulty; as the obstinacy of a disease or evil.
OBSTINATE
a.[L. obstinatus.] 1. Stubborn; pertinaciously adhering to an opinion or purpose; fixed firmly in resolution; not yielding to reason, arguments or other means.
I have known great cures done by obstinate resolutions of drinking no wine.
No ass so meek, no ass os obstinate.
2. Not yielding or not easily subdued or removed; as an obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions; an obstinate cough.
OBSTINATELY
adv. Stubbornly; pertinaciously; with fixedness of purpose not to be shaken, or not without difficulty; as a sinner obstinately bent on his own destruction. Inflexible to ill and obstinately just.
OBSTINATENESS
n.Stubbornness; pertinacity in opinion or purpose; fixed determination.
OBSTIPATION
n.[L. obstipo; ob and stipo, to crowd. ] 1. The act of stopping up; as a passage.
2. In medicine, costiveness.
OBSTREPEROUS
a.[L. obstreperus, from obstrepo, to roar; ob and strepo.] Loud; noisy; clamorous; vociferous; making a tumultuous noise.
The players do not only connive at his obstreperous approbation, but repair at their own cost whatever damages he makes.
OBSTREPEROUSLY
adv. Loudly; clamorously; with tumultuous noise.
OBSTREPEROUSNESS
n.Loudness; clamor; noisy turbulence.
OBSTRICTION
n.[L. obstrictus, obstringo; ob and stringo, to strain. ] Obligation; bond.
OBSTRUCT
v.t.[L. obstruo; ob and struo, to set. ] 1. To block up; to stop up or close; as a way or passage; to fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent passing; as, to obstruct a road, highway or channel; to obstruct the canals or fine vessels of the body.
2. To stop; to impede; to hinder in passing; as, the bar at the mouth of the river obstructs the entrance of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun.
3. To retard; to interrupt; to render slow. Progress is often obstructed by difficulties, though not entirely stopped.
OBSTRUCTED
pp. 1. Blocked up; stopped; as a passage.
2. Hindered; impeded; as progress.
3. Retarded; interrupted.
OBSTRUCTER
n.One that obstructs or hinders.
OBSTRUCTING
ppr. Blocking up; stopping; impeding; interrupting.
OBSTRUCTION
n.[L. obstructio.] 1. The act of obstructing.
2. Obstacle; impediment; any thing that stops or closes a way or channel. Bars of sand at the mouths of rivers are often obstructions to navigation.
3. That which impedes progress; hinderance. disunion and party spirit are often obstructions to legislative measures and to public prosperity.
4. A heap. [Not proper. ]
OBSTRUCTIVE
a. Presenting obstacles; hindering; causing impediment.
OBSTRUCTIVE
n.Obstacle; impediment. [Little used. ]
OBSTRUENT
a.[L. obstruens.] Blocking up; hindering.
OBSTRUENT
n.Any thing that obstructs the natural passages in the body.
OBSTUPEFACTION
n.[L. obstupefacio.] The act of making stupid or insensible. [See Stupefaction, which is generally used. ]
OBSTUPEFACTIVE
a.[L. obstupefacio.] Stupefying; rendering insensible, torpid or inert. [Little used. See Stupefactive. ]
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
OBSTACLE
Ob "sta *cle, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. obstaculum, fr. obstare to withstand, oppose; ob (see Ob- ) + stare to stand. See Stand. and cf. Oust, v.]
Defn: That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral. If all obstacles were cut away. And that my path were even to the crown. Shak.
Syn. -- Impediment; obstuction; hindrance; difficulty. See Impediment, and Obstruction.
OBSTANCY
Ob "stan *cy, n. Etym: [L. obstantia, fr. obstans, p.pr. of obstare.See Obstacle. ]
Defn: Opposition; impediment; obstruction. [Obs. ] B. Jonson.
OBSTETRIC; OBSTETRICAL
Ob *stet "ric, Ob *stet "ric *al, a. Etym: [L. obstetricius, fr. obstetrix, -icis, a midwife, fr. obstare to stand before: cf. F. obstétrique. See Obstacle. ]
Defn: Of or pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as, the obstetric art. Obstetrical toad (Zoöl.), a European toad of the genus Alytes, especially A. obstetricans. The eggs are laid in a string which the male winds around his legs, and carries about until the young are hatched.
OBSTETRICATE
Ob *stet "ri *cate, v. i. Etym: [L. obstetricatus, p.p. of obstetricare,fr. obstetrix.]
Defn: To perform the office of midwife. [Obs. ] "Nature does obstetricate. " Evelyn.
OBSTETRICATE
OBSTETRICATE Ob *stet "ri *cate, v. t.
Defn: To assist as a midwife. [Obs. ] E. Waterhouse.
OBSTETRICATION
OBSTETRICATION Ob *stet "ri *ca "tion, n.
Defn: The act of assisting as a midwife; delivery. [Obs. ] Bp. Hall.
OBSTETRICIAN
OBSTETRICIAN Ob `ste *tri "cian, n.
Defn: One skilled in obstetrics; an accoucheur.
OBSTETRICIOUS
Ob `ste *tri "cious, a. Etym: [See Obstetric. ]
Defn: Serving to assist childbirth; obstetric; hence, facilitating any bringing forth or deliverance. [Obs. ] Yet is all human teaching but maieutical, or obstetricious. Cudworth.
OBSTETRICS
Ob *stet "rics, n. Etym: [Cf. F. obstétrique. See Obstetric. ]
Defn: The science of midwifery; the art of assisting women in parturition, or in the trouble incident to childbirth.
OBSTETRICY
OBSTETRICY Ob *stet "ri *cy, n.
Defn: Obstetrics. [R.] Dunglison.
OBSTINACY
Ob "sti *na *cy, n. Etym: [See Obstinate. ]
1. A fixedness in will, opinion, or resolution that can not be shaken at all, or only with great difficulty; firm and usually unreasonable adherence to an opinion, purpose, or system; unyielding disposition; stubborness; pertinacity; persistency; contumacy. You do not well in obstinacy To cavil in the course of this contract. Shak. To shelter their ignorance, or obstinacy, under the obscurity of their terms. Locke.
2. The quality or state of being difficult to remedy, relieve, or subdue; as, the obstinacy of a disease or evil.
Syn. -- Pertinacity; firmness; resoluteness; inflexibility; persistency; stubbornness; perverseness; contumacy. -- Obstinacy, Pertinacity. Pertinacity denotes great firmness in holding to a thing, aim, etc. Obstinacy is great firmness in holding out against persuasion, attack, etc. The former consists in adherence, the latter in resistance. An opinion is advocated with pertinacity or defended with obstinacy. Pertinacity is often used in a good sense; obstinacy generally in a bad one. "In this reply was included a very gross mistake, and if with pertinacity maintained, a capital error. " Sir T. Browne. "Every degree of obstinacy in youth is one step to rebellion. " South.
OBSTINATE
Ob "sti *nate, a. Etym: [L. obstinatus, p.p. of obstinare to set about a thing with firmness, to persist in; ob (see Ob- ) + a word from the root of stare to stand. See Stand, and cf. Destine. ]
1. Pertinaciously adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course; persistent; not yielding to reason, arguments, or other means; stubborn; pertinacious; -- usually implying unreasonableness. I have known great cures done by obstinate resolution of drinking no wine. Sir W. Temple. No ass so meek, no ass so obstinate. Pope. Of sense and outward things. Wordsworth.
2. Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions.
Syn. -- Stubborn; inflexible; immovable; firm; pertinacious; persistent; headstrong; opinionated; unyielding; refractory; contumacious. See Stubborn. -- Ob "sti *nate *ly, adv. -- Ob "sti *nate *ness, n.
OBSTINATION
Ob `sti *na "tion, n. Etym: [L. obstinatio.]
Defn: Obstinacy; stubbornness. [Obs. ] Jer. Taylor.
OBSTIPATION
Ob `sti *pa "tion, n. Etym: [L. obstipatio a close pressure; ob (see Ob- ) + stipare to press. ]
1. The act of stopping up, as a passage. [Obs. ] Bailey.
2. (Med. )
Defn: Extreme constipation. [Obs. ] Hooper.
OBSTREPEROUS
Ob *strep "er *ous, a. Etym: [L. obstreperus, from obstrepere to make a noise at; ob (see Ob- ) + strepere to make a noise. ]
Defn: Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; clamorous; noisy; vociferous. "The obstreperous city. " Wordsworth. "Obstreperous approbation. " Addison. Beating the air with their obstreperous beaks. B. Jonson.-- Ob *strep "er *ous *ly, adv. -- Ob *strep "er *ous *ness, n.
OBSTRICTION
Ob *stric "tion, n. Etym: [L. obstringere, obstrictum, to bind to or about. ]
Defn: The state of being constrained, bound, or obliged; that which constrains or obliges; obligation; bond. [R.] Milton.
OBSTRINGE
Ob *stringe ", v. t. Etym: [See Obstriction. ]
Defn: To constrain; to put under obligation. [R.] Bp. Gardiner.
OBSTRUCT
Ob *struct ", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obstructed; p. pr. & vb. n.Obstructing. ] Etym: [L. obstructus, p.p. of obstruere to build up before or against, to obstruct; ob (see Ob- ) + struere to pile up. See Structure. ]
1. To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body. 'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear. Pope.
2. To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation. "Th' impatience of obstructed love. " Johnson.
Syn. -- To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog; choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose.
OBSTRUCTER
OBSTRUCTER Ob *struct "er, n.
Defn: One who obstructs or hinders.
OBSTRUCTION
Ob *struc "tion, n. Etym: [L.obstructio.]
1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance. A popular assembly free from obstruction. Swift.
3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death. [Poetic ] To die, and go we know not where, To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot. Shak.
Syn. -- Obstacle; bar; barrier; impediment; clog; check; hindrance. -- Obstruction, Obstacle. The difference between these words is that indicated by their etymology; an obstacle is something standing in the way; an obstruction is something put in the way. Obstacle implies more fixedness and is the stronger word. We remove obstructions; we surmount obstacles. Disparity in age seems a greater obstacle to an intimate friendship than inequality of fortune. Collier. The king expected to meet with all the obstructions and difficulties his enraged enemies could lay in his way. Clarendon.
OBSTRUCTIONISM
OBSTRUCTIONISM Ob *struc "tion *ism, n.
Defn: The act or the policy of obstructing progress. Lond. Lit. World.
OBSTRUCTIONIST
OBSTRUCTIONIST Ob *struc "tion *ist, n.
Defn: One who hinders progress; one who obstructs business, as in a legislative body. -- a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to obstructionists. [Recent ]
OBSTRUCTIVE
Ob *struct "ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. obstrictif.]
Defn: Tending to obstruct; presenting obstacles; hindering; causing impediment. -- Ob *struct "ive *ly, adv.
OBSTRUCTIVE
OBSTRUCTIVE Ob *struct "ive, n.
Defn: An obstructive person or thing.
OBSTRUENT
Ob "stru *ent, a. Etym: [L. obstruens, p.pr. of obstruere. See Obstruct. ]
Defn: Causing obstruction; blocking up; hindering; as, an obstruent medicine. Johnson.
OBSTRUENT
OBSTRUENT Ob "stru *ent, n.
Defn: Anything that obstructs or closes a passage; esp. , that which obstructs natural passages in the body; as, a medicine which acts as an obstruent.
OBSTUPEFACTION
Ob *stu `pe *fac "tion, n. Etym: [L. obstuperfacere to stupefy. ]
Defn: See Stupefaction. [Obs. ] Howell.
OBSTUPEFACTIVE
OBSTUPEFACTIVE Ob *stu `pe *fac "tive, a.
Defn: Stupefactive. [Obs. ]
OBSTUPEFY
Ob *stu "pe *fy, v. t. Etym: [Cf. L. obstupefacere. See Ob-, and Stupefy. ]
Defn: See Stupefy. [Obs. ]
New American Oxford Dictionary
obstacle
ob sta cle |ˈäbstəkəl ˈɑbstəkəl | ▶noun a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress: the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin obstaculum, from obstare ‘impede, ’ from ob- ‘against ’ + stare ‘stand. ’
obstacle course
ob sta cle course |ˈɑbztəkəl | ▶noun a course over which participants negotiate obstacles to be climbed, crawled under, crossed on suspended ropes, etc. , as used for training soldiers. • a series of difficulties that have to be negotiated in order to achieve a particular aim.
obstacle race
obs |tacle race ▶noun a race in which various obstacles, such as fences, pits, and climbing nets, have to be negotiated.
obstetrical
ob stet ri cal |əbˈstetrikəl, äb- əbˈstɛtrəkəl | ▶adjective of or relating to childbirth and the processes associated with it. DERIVATIVES ob stet ric adjective, ob stet ri cal ly |-ik (ə )lē |adverb ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: from modern Latin obstetricus for Latin obstetricius (based on obstetrix ‘midwife ’), from obstare ‘be present. ’
obstetrician
ob ste tri cian |ˌäbstəˈtriSHən ˌɑbstəˈtrɪʃən | ▶noun a physician or surgeon qualified to practice in obstetrics.
obstetrics
ob stet rics |əbˈstetriks, äb- əbˈstɛtrɪks | ▶plural noun [ usu. treated as sing. ] the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and the care of women giving birth.
obstinacy
ob sti na cy |ˈäbstənəsē ˈɑːbstɪnəsi | ▶noun the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness: his reputation for obstinacy.
obstinate
ob sti nate |ˈäbstənit ˈɑbstənət | ▶adjective stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. • (of an unwelcome phenomenon or situation ) very difficult to change or overcome: the obstinate problem of unemployment. DERIVATIVES ob sti nate ly adverb ORIGIN Middle English: from Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare ‘persist. ’
obstipation
ob sti pa tion |ˌäbstəˈpāSHən ˌɑbztəˈpeɪʃən | ▶noun Medicine severe or complete constipation. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: alteration of constipation, by substitution of the prefix ob- for con- .
obstreperous
ob strep er ous |əbˈstrepərəs, äb- əbˈstrɛp (ə )rəs | ▶adjective noisy and difficult to control: the boy is cocky and obstreperous. DERIVATIVES ob strep er ous ly adverb, ob strep er ous ness noun ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘clamorous, vociferous ’): from Latin obstreperus (from obstrepere, from ob- ‘against ’ + strepere ‘make a noise ’) + -ous .
obstruct
ob struct |əbˈstrəkt, äb- əbˈstrəkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] block (an opening, path, road, etc. ); be or get in the way of: she was obstructing the entrance. • prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion ): they had to alter the course of the stream and obstruct the natural flow of the water. • deliberately make (something ) difficult: fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food. • Law commit the offense of intentionally hindering (a legal process ). • (in various sports ) impede (a player on the opposing team ) in a manner that constitutes an offense. DERIVATIVES ob struc tor |-tər |noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin obstruct- ‘blocked up, ’ from the verb obstruere, from ob- ‘against ’ + struere ‘build, pile up. ’
obstruction
ob struc tion |əbˈstrəkSHən, äb- əbˈstrəkʃən | ▶noun the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed: they faced obstruction in carrying out their research | walkers could proceed with the minimum of obstruction. • a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or blockage: the tractor hit an obstruction. • (in various sports ) the action of unlawfully obstructing a player on the opposing team. • Medicine blockage of a bodily passageway, as the intestines. • Law the action of deliberately hindering a legal process. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin obstructio (n- ), from the verb obstruere (see obstruct ).
obstructionism
ob struc tion ism |əbˈstrəkSHəˌnizəm, äb- əbˈstrəkʃəˌnɪzəm | ▶noun the practice of deliberately impeding or delaying the course of legal, legislative, or other procedures. DERIVATIVES ob struc tion ist noun & adjective
obstructive
ob struc tive |əbˈstrəktiv, äb- əbˈstrəktɪv | ▶adjective 1 causing a blockage or obstruction: all tubing should be cleared of obstructive algae and detritus. • of or relating to obstruction of a passage in the body, esp. the intestines or the bronchi: the child developed severe obstructive symptoms. 2 causing or tending to cause deliberate difficulties and delays: instead of being helpful, she had been a shade obstructive. DERIVATIVES ob struc tive ly adverb, ob struc tive ness noun
obstructive jaundice
ob ¦struct |ive jaun |dice ▶noun [ mass noun ] Medicine jaundice resulting from blockage of the bile ducts or abnormal retention of bile in the liver.
obstruent
ob stru ent |ˈäbstro͝oənt ˈɑbztrʊənt | ▶noun 1 Phonetics a fricative or plosive speech sound. 2 Medicine a medicine or substance that closes the natural passages or pores of the body. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin obstruent- ‘blocking up, ’ from the verb obstruere.
Oxford Dictionary
obstacle
obs |tacle |ˈɒbstək (ə )l | ▶noun a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress: the major obstacle to achieving that goal is money. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin obstaculum, from obstare ‘impede ’, from ob- ‘against ’ + stare ‘stand ’.
obstacle course
obs |tacle course ▶noun an obstacle race. • an assault course. • a series of difficulties that have to be negotiated in order to achieve a particular aim: the regulatory maze is an obstacle course for inexperienced would-be entrepreneurs.
obstacle race
obs |tacle race ▶noun a race in which various obstacles, such as fences, pits, and climbing nets, have to be negotiated.
obstetric
ob ¦stet |ric |əbˈstɛtrɪk | ▶adjective relating to childbirth and the processes associated with it. DERIVATIVES obstetrical adjective (chiefly N. Amer. ), obstetrically adverb ORIGIN mid 18th cent.: from modern Latin obstetricus from Latin obstetricius (based on obstetrix ‘midwife ’), from obstare ‘be present ’.
obstetrician
obstetrician |ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun a physician or surgeon qualified to practise in obstetrics.
obstetrics
ob ¦stet |rics |əbˈstɛtrɪks | ▶plural noun [ usu. treated as sing. ] the branch of medicine and surgery concerned with childbirth and midwifery.
obstinacy
ob ¦stin |acy |ˈɒbstɪnəsi | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the quality or condition of being obstinate; stubbornness: his reputation for obstinacy.
obstinate
ob ¦stin |ate |ˈɒbstɪnət | ▶adjective stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so: her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio. • (of an unwelcome situation ) very difficult to change or overcome: the obstinate problem of unemployment. DERIVATIVES obstinately adverb ORIGIN Middle English: from Latin obstinatus, past participle of obstinare ‘persist ’.
obstipation
obstipation |ˌɒbstɪˈpeɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Medicine severe or complete constipation. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: alteration of constipation, by substitution of the prefix ob- for con- .
obstreperous
obstreperous |əbˈstrɛp (ə )rəs | ▶adjective noisy and difficult to control: the boy is cocky and obstreperous. DERIVATIVES obstreperously adverb, obstreperousness noun ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘clamorous, vociferous ’): from Latin obstreperus (from obstrepere, from ob- ‘against ’ + strepere ‘make a noise ’) + -ous .
obstruct
ob |struct |əbˈstrʌkt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] block (an opening, path, road, etc. ); be or get in the way of: she was obstructing the entrance. • prevent or hinder (movement or someone or something in motion ): they had to alter the course of the stream and obstruct the natural flow of the water. • deliberately make (something ) difficult: fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food. • Law commit the offence of intentionally hindering (a police officer ). • (in various sports ) impede (a player in the opposing team ) in a manner which constitutes an offence. DERIVATIVES obstructor noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from Latin obstruct- ‘blocked up ’, from the verb obstruere, from ob- ‘against ’ + struere ‘build, pile up ’.
obstruction
ob |struc ¦tion |əbˈstrʌkʃ (ə )n | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of obstructing or the state of being obstructed: walkers could proceed with the minimum of obstruction. • [ count noun ] a thing that impedes or prevents passage or progress; an obstacle or blockage: the tractor hit an obstruction. • (in various sports ) the action of unlawfully obstructing a player in the opposing team. • Medicine blockage of a bodily passage, especially the gut: they presented with severe intestinal obstruction. • Law the action of impeding the movement of traffic on a highway. • Law the action of deliberately hindering the police in their duties. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin obstructio (n- ), from the verb obstruere (see obstruct ).
obstructionism
ob ¦struc ¦tion |ism |əbˈstrʌkʃənɪzəm | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the practice of deliberately impeding or delaying the course of legal, legislative, or other procedures. DERIVATIVES obstructionist noun & adjective
obstructive
ob ¦struct |ive |əbˈstrʌktɪv | ▶adjective 1 causing a blockage or obstruction: all tubing should be cleared of obstructive algae and detritus. • relating to obstruction of a passage in the body, especially the gut or the bronchi: the child developed severe obstructive symptoms. 2 causing or tending to cause deliberate difficulties and delays: he denied the council had been obstructive. DERIVATIVES obstructively adverb, obstructiveness noun
obstructive jaundice
ob ¦struct |ive jaun |dice ▶noun [ mass noun ] Medicine jaundice resulting from blockage of the bile ducts or abnormal retention of bile in the liver.
obstruent
obstruent |ˈɒbstrʊənt | ▶noun Phonetics a fricative or plosive speech sound. ORIGIN mid 17th cent.: from Latin obstruent- ‘blocking up ’, from the verb obstruere.
American Oxford Thesaurus
obstacle
obstacle noun blindness is not the worst obstacle I've had to overcome: barrier, hurdle, stumbling block, obstruction, bar, block, impediment, hindrance, snag, catch, drawback, hitch, handicap, deterrent, complication, difficulty, problem, disadvantage, curb, check; informal fly in the ointment, monkey wrench (in the works ). ANTONYMS advantage, aid.
obstinacy
obstinacy noun Zach's obstinacy contributed to his unfavorable performance evaluation: stubbornness, inflexibility, intransigence, intractability, obduracy, mulishness, pigheadedness, willfulness, contrariness, perversity, recalcitrance, refractoriness, implacability, rigidity, uncooperativeness; persistence, tenacity, tenaciousness, pertinacity, doggedness, single-mindedness. ANTONYMS flexibility.
obstinate
obstinate adjective it's unusual for two such obstinate people to have a happy marriage: stubborn, unyielding, inflexible, unbending, intransigent, intractable, obdurate, mulish, bullheaded, stubborn as a mule, pigheaded, self-willed, strong-willed, headstrong, willful, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory, uncooperative, unmanageable, stiff-necked, rigid, uncompromising, implacable, unrelenting, immovable, unshakable; persistent, tenacious, pertinacious, dogged, single-minded. ANTONYMS compliant. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD See stubborn . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.
obstreperous
obstreperous adjective the hotel manager was accustomed to dealing with obstreperous guests: unruly, unmanageable, disorderly, undisciplined, uncontrollable, rowdy, disruptive, truculent, difficult, refractory, rebellious, mutinous, riotous, out of control, wild, turbulent, uproarious, boisterous; noisy, loud, clamorous, raucous, vociferous; informal rambunctious. ANTONYMS quiet, restrained.
obstruct
obstruct verb 1 ensure that the air vents are not obstructed: block (up ), clog (up ), get in the way of, jam (up ), cut off, shut off, bung up, choke, dam up; barricade, bar; technical occlude. ANTONYMS clear. 2 he was charged with obstructing traffic: hold up, bring to a standstill, stop, halt, block. 3 fears that the regime would obstruct the distribution of food: impede, hinder, interfere with, hamper, hobble, block, interrupt, hold up, stand in the way of, frustrate, thwart, balk, inhibit, hamstring, sabotage; slow down, retard, delay, stonewall, stall, stop, halt, stay, restrict, limit, curb, put a brake on, bridle; informal stymie. ANTONYMS facilitate, further.
obstruction
obstruction noun wealthy property owners have created one obstruction after another to undermine the low-income housing project: obstacle, barrier, stumbling block, hurdle, bar, block, impediment, hindrance, snag, difficulty, catch, drawback, hitch, handicap, deterrent, curb, check, restriction; blockage, stoppage, congestion, bottleneck, holdup, jam; Medicine occlusion; informal fly in the ointment, monkey wrench (in the works ).
obstructive
obstructive adjective he pursued his dreams of being a musician despite the efforts of his obstructive parents: unhelpful, uncooperative, unsupportive, awkward, difficult, unaccommodating, disobliging, perverse, contrary; archaic froward, contrarious. ANTONYMS helpful, supportive.
Oxford Thesaurus
obstacle
obstacle noun lack of childcare provision was cited as a major obstacle for women who wish to participate in training initiatives: barrier, hurdle, stumbling block, bar, block, impediment, hindrance, snag, catch, drawback, hitch, handicap, deterrent, complication, difficulty, problem, disadvantage, baulk, curb, check, stop, interference; obstruction, barricade, blockade; informal fly in the ointment, hiccup, facer; Brit. informal spanner in the works; N. Amer. informal monkey wrench in the works; dated cumber; literary trammel. ANTONYMS advantage, asset, aid.
obstinacy
obstinacy noun Urquhart was irritated by her obstinacy: stubbornness, inflexibility, intransigence, intractability, intractableness, obduracy, mulishness, pig-headedness, bull-headedness, wilfulness, self-will, strong-mindedness, contrariness, perversity, perverseness, uncooperativeness, recalcitrance, refractoriness, unmanageableness, stiffness, rigidity, steeliness, implacability, relentlessness, immovability, persistence, persistency, tenacity, tenaciousness, doggedness, pertinacity, pertinaciousness, single-mindedness, firmness, steadfastness, determination; Brit. informal bloody-mindedness, bolshiness, stroppiness; archaic frowardness, contumaciousness, contumacy; rare induracy.
obstinate
obstinate adjective I don't think you'll succeed in changing his mind —he's very obstinate: stubborn, headstrong, wilful, unyielding, inflexible, unbending, intransigent, intractable, obdurate, mulish, stubborn as a mule, pig-headed, bull-headed, self-willed, strong-minded, strong-willed, contrary, perverse, recalcitrant, refractory, uncooperative, unmanageable, cross-grained, stiff-necked, stiff, rigid, steely, iron-willed, uncompromising, implacable, relentless, unrelenting, unpersuadable, immovable, unmalleable, unshakeable, inexorable, with one's toes /feet dug in, persistent, persevering, tenacious, pertinacious, dogged, single-minded, adamant, firm, steadfast, determined; Brit. informal bloody-minded, bolshie, stroppy; N. Amer. informal balky; archaic froward, contumacious; rare contrarious, indurate. ANTONYMS compliant, amenable, tractable. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD obstinate, stubborn, headstrong, wilful These words express a more or less exasperated reaction to someone's determination to have their own way in the face of persuasion or pressure to the contrary. ■ Someone who is obstinate resolutely refuses to heed others (he sensed obstinate refusal rather than a willingness to bargain ) or, occasionally, their own self-interest (she went to the stake for an obstinate adherence to her views ). ■ Someone who is stubborn is even more obstinate than someone who is obstinate. Stubborn can imply deliberate or irrational obstructiveness, rather than a mere refusal to comply with persuasion (you're not in a fit state to drive, but I assumed you'd be stubborn about it ), or it can refer to an obstinacy that has nothing to do with volition (he tried to make a stubborn mule climb the gangway ). Stubbornness can be seen as a good quality, however, or at least as doing no harm to anyone else (I am quite ill nowadays, but just too stubborn to give up the thrill of the rallies! ). ■ Whereas obstinate and stubborn imply refusal to act in accordance with the wishes of others, headstrong says little about others but concentrates, sometimes with grudging admiration, on the determination of the person being described, who may not be actually flouting anyone's wishes but is simply ignoring or even completely unaware of them. It is typically used of girls or young women (how did one stop a person like Harriet, headstrong, independent, beholden to no one? ). ■ Someone described as wilful is being condemned, often as immature, for their determination to do what they want regardless of its effects, especially on others (she was wilful, determined, exciting, and manipulative ).These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.
obstreperous
obstreperous adjective obstreperous customers who have had a drop too much to drink. See unruly.
obstruct
obstruct verb 1 wheelchairs obstructed the aisles | ensure that air bricks and vents are not obstructed: block, block up, clog, clog up, get /stand in the way of, cut off, shut off, jam, bung up, gum up, choke, barricade, bar, dam up; Brit. informal gunge up; dated cumber; technical occlude, obturate. ANTONYMS clear. 2 police took him into custody on a charge of obstructing the traffic: hold up, bring to a standstill, stop, halt, block. 3 environmentalists accused the government of obstructing the passage of the EC pollution laws: impede, hinder, interfere with, hamper, block, interrupt, hold up, hold back, stand in the way of, frustrate, thwart, baulk, inhibit, hamstring, sabotage, encumber, slow, slow down, retard, delay, stonewall, forestall, stall, arrest, check, stop, halt, stay, derail, restrict, limit, curb, put a brake on, bridle, fetter, shackle; informal stymie; N. Amer. informal bork; rare trammel. ANTONYMS facilitate, help, further. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD obstruct, hinder, hamper, impede See hinder . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.
obstruction
obstruction noun the issue was the major obstruction to progress on the peace process: obstacle, barrier, stumbling block, hurdle, bar, block, impediment, hindrance, snag, difficulty, catch, drawback, hitch, handicap, deterrent, curb, check, stop, baulk, restriction; blockage, stoppage, congestion, bottleneck, hold-up; Medicine occlusion; informal fly in the ointment; Brit. informal spanner in the works; N. Amer. informal monkey wrench in the works; dated cumber.
obstructive
obstructive adjective you're being deliberately obstructive! making difficulties, unhelpful, uncooperative, awkward, difficult, unaccommodating, disobliging, unconstructive, perverse, contrary; Scottish thrawn; Brit. informal bloody-minded, bolshie; N. Amer. informal balky; archaic froward, contrarious. ANTONYMS helpful, supportive, cooperative.
Duden Dictionary
Obst
Obst Substantiv, Neutrum , das |O bst |das Obst; Genitiv: des Obst [e ]s mittelhochdeutsch obeʒ, althochdeutsch obaʒ, eigentlich = Zukost, zu ob und essen essbare, meist süße Früchte bestimmter Bäume und Sträucher frisches, saftiges, [un ]reifes, rohes Obst | Obst pflücken, ernten, schälen | eine Schale mit Obst [ich ] danke für Obst und Südfrüchte umgangssprachlich davon will ich nichts wissen
Obstanbau
Obst an bau Substantiv, maskulin , der Obstbau |O bstanbau |ohne Plural Anbau von Obst
Obstbau
Obst bau Substantiv, maskulin , der Obstanbau |O bstbau |ohne Plural Anbau von Obst
Obstbauer
Obst bau er Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstbauer |der Obstbauer; Genitiv: des Obstbauern (selten : Obstbauers ), Obstbauern Bauer, der sich auf den Anbau von Obst spezialisiert hat
Obstbäuerin
Obst bäu e rin Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstbäuerin |weibliche Form zu Obstbauer
obstbaulich
obst bau lich Adjektiv |o bstbaulich |
Obstbaum
Obst baum Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstbaum |Baum, der Obst trägt
Obstblüte
Obst blü te Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstblüte |das Blühen, Blütezeit der Obstbäume
Obstbrand
Obst brand Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstbrand |aus Beeren, Steinobst oder Kernobst hergestellter Branntwein; Obstwasser
Obsternte
Obst ern te Substantiv, feminin , die |O bsternte |1 das Ernten des Obstes 2 Gesamtheit des geernteten Obstes
Obstessig
Obst es sig Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstessig |Essig aus bestimmten Obstsorten, wie Äpfeln, Birnen
Obstetrik
Ob s te t rik, Obs te trik Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Obst e trik |zu lateinisch obstetrix = Hebamme Geburtshilfe 2
Obstgarten
Obst gar ten Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstgarten |Garten, in dem überwiegend Obstbäume wachsen
Obstgehölz
Obst ge hölz Substantiv, Neutrum Fachsprache , das |O bstgehölz |meist im Plural Holzgewächs, das Obst liefert
Obstgeist
Obst geist Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstgeist |der Obstgeist < Plural: -e > unter Zusatz von Alkohol hergestellter Obstbrand
Obsthandel
Obst han del Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bsthandel |Handel mit Obst
Obsthändler
Obst händ ler Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bsthändler |jemand, der mit Obst [Gemüse o. Ä.] handelt
Obsthändlerin
Obst händ le rin Substantiv, feminin , die |O bsthändlerin |weibliche Form zu Obsthändler
Obsthorde
Obst hor de Substantiv, feminin , die |O bsthorde | Horde a für Obst
obstinat
ob s ti nat , obs ti nat Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |obstin a t |lateinisch obstinatus = darauf bestehend, hartnäckig starrsinnig, unbelehrbar eine obstinate Haltung
Obstipation
Ob s ti pa ti on , Obs ti pa ti on Substantiv, feminin Medizin , die |Obstipati o n |spätlateinisch obstipatio = das Gedrängtsein Stuhlverstopfung
obstipieren
ob s ti pie ren , obs ti pie ren schwaches Verb Medizin |obstip ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « häufig im 2. Partizip zu Stuhlverstopfung führen
obstipiert
ob s ti piert, obs ti piert |obstip ie rt |verstopft
Obstkern
Obst kern Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstkern | Kern 1a , Stein 6 von Obst
Obstkiste
Obst kis te Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstkiste |Kiste für, mit Obst
Obstkorb
Obst korb Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstkorb |Korb für, mit Obst
Obstkuchen
Obst ku chen Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstkuchen |mit Obst belegter [und mit Tortenguss überzogener ] Kuchen
Obstler
Obst ler Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstler |der Obstler; Genitiv: des Obstlers, Plural: die Obstler 1 österreichisch, landschaftlich Obstbrand, Obstwasser 2 landschaftlich Obsthändler
Obstlerin
Obst le rin Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstlerin |weibliche Form zu Obstler 2
Obstmesser
Obst mes ser Substantiv, Neutrum , das |O bstmesser |kleines Messer zum Schälen und Schneiden von Obst
Obstpflücker
Obst pflü cker Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstpflücker |1 langstieliges Gerät zum Pflücken von Baumobst 2 jemand, der [gegen Bezahlung ] Obst pflückt
Obstpflückerin
Obst pflü cke rin Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstpflückerin |weibliche Form zu Obstpflücker 2
Obstplantage
Obst plan ta ge Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstplantage |Plantage, in der Obst angebaut wird
obstreich
obst reich Adjektiv |o bstreich |reich an Obst ein obstreiches Jahr
Obstruction-Box
Ob s truc tion-Box, Ob s t ruc tion box , Ob struc tion-Box Ob struc tion box Substantiv, feminin Psychologie , die Obstructionbox |əbˈstrʌkʃn̩bɔks əbˈstrʌkʃn̩bɔks |die Obstruction-Box; Genitiv: der Obstruction-Box, Plural: die Obstruction-Boxen die Obstructionbox; Genitiv: der Obstructionbox, Plural: die Obstructionboxen (lateinisch- )englisch (1926 von Warden konstruierte ) Apparatur, die mittels einer Blockierung des Weges zum Futter die Intensität der Antriebe bei Tieren misst
Obstruent
Ob s t ru ent , Ob stru ent Substantiv, maskulin Sprachwissenschaft , der |Obstru e nt |der Obstruent; Genitiv: des Obstruenten, Plural: die Obstruenten lateinisch-englisch Konsonant, bei dessen Erzeugung der Atemstrom zu einem Teil (Frikativ, Spirant ) oder völlig (Verschlusslaut ) behindert ist
obstruieren
ob s t ru ie ren , ob stru ie ren schwaches Verb |obstru ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch obstruere = versperren 1 bildungssprachlich etwas zu verhindern suchen; hemmen 2 Parlamentssprache die Arbeit eines Parlaments durch Dauerreden, zahllose Anträge o. Ä. erschweren und dadurch Beschlüsse verhindern 3 Medizin verstopfen
Obstruktion
Ob s t ruk ti on , Ob struk ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Obstrukti o n |die Obstruktion; Genitiv: der Obstruktion, Plural: die Obstruktionen lateinisch obstructio bildungssprachlich das Obstruieren 1 1, 2, 3
Obstruktionspolitik
Ob s t ruk ti ons po li tik, Ob struk ti ons po li tik Substantiv, feminin , die |Obstrukti o nspolitik |ohne Plural durch Obstruieren 2 gekennzeichnete Politik
Obstruktionstaktik
Ob s t ruk ti ons tak tik, Ob struk ti ons tak tik Substantiv, feminin , die |Obstrukti o nstaktik |
obstruktiv
ob s t ruk tiv , ob struk tiv Adjektiv |obstrukt i v |bildungssprachlich hemmend, verschleppend
Obstsaft
Obst saft Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstsaft |aus Obst gewonnener Saft
Obstsalat
Obst sa lat Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstsalat |Salat aus verschiedenen Obstsorten
Obstschale
Obst scha le Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstschale |1 Schale 1 bestimmter Früchte 2 Schale 2 für, mit Obst
Obstschaumwein
Obst schaum wein Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstschaumwein |
Obstsekt
Obst sekt Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstsekt | vgl. Obstwein
Obstsorte
Obst sor te Substantiv, feminin , die |O bstsorte |Sorte von Obst
Obstspalier
Obst spa lier Substantiv, Neutrum , das |O bstspalier | Spalier 1 für Obstbäume
Obststeige
Obst stei ge Substantiv, feminin besonders süddeutsch, österreichisch , die |O bststeige |Obstkiste
Obsttag
Obst tag Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bsttag |
Obstteller
Obst tel ler Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstteller |kleiner Teller, von dem Obst gegessen wird
Obsttorte
Obst tor te Substantiv, feminin , die |O bsttorte | vgl. Obstkuchen
Obstwasser
Obst was ser Substantiv, Neutrum , das |O bstwasser |das Obstwasser < Plural: Obstwässer > Obstbrand
Obstwein
Obst wein Substantiv, maskulin , der |O bstwein |Wein aus Beeren-, Kern- oder Steinobst
French Dictionary
obstacle
obstacle n. m. nom masculin 1 Ce qui gêne le passage. : Une course d ’obstacles. Rencontrer un obstacle. 2 figuré Problème. : Tous les obstacles ont été surmontés. Franchir un obstacle. SYNONYME difficulté ; écueil ; empêchement . LOCUTION Faire obstacle à. S ’opposer à. : Ils ont fait obstacle au projet. SYNONYME empêcher ; gêner . Note Technique Dans cette expression, le nom reste invariable.
obstétrical
obstétrical , ale , aux adj. adjectif Relatif à l ’obstétrique. : Des problèmes obstétricaux.
obstétricien
obstétricien obstétricienne n. m. f. féminin et nom masculin Médecin spécialiste de l ’obstétrique. : Il est gynécologue -obstétricien.
obstétrique
obstétrique n. f. nom féminin Spécialité de la médecine qui concerne la grossesse et les accouchements.
obstination
obstination n. f. nom féminin 1 Entêtement. : L ’obstination d ’un enfant. SYNONYME insistance . 2 Persévérance. : Elle a continué avec obstination. SYNONYME ténacité .
obstiné
obstiné , ée adj. adjectif 1 Entêté. : Ces garnements sont obstinés et indisciplinés. SYNONYME buté ; têtu . 2 Persévérant. : Pour arriver à ses fins, il faut être obstiné. SYNONYME décidé ; déterminé ; tenace ; volontaire . 3 Assidu, constant, fait avec persévérance. : Une recherche obstinée. SYNONYME acharné . Note Technique Selon le contexte, l ’adjectif obstiné peut avoir une connotation favorable ou défavorable. Les synonymes buté, entêté et têtu ont un sens défavorable, tandis que persévérant, tenace, volontaire ont un sens favorable.
obstinément
obstinément adv. adverbe Avec obstination. : Ils travaillent obstinément pour atteindre leur objectif.
obstiner (s’)
obstiner (s ’) v. pronom. verbe pronominal 1 S ’entêter. : Il s ’obstine à dire qu ’il a raison. SYNONYME insister . 2 Persévérer, continuer. : Il s ’obstinait à poursuivre ses recherches. Elles se sont obstinées et elles ont réussi. Note Syntaxique Le verbe se construit avec la préposition à suivie de l ’infinitif ou avec la préposition dans suivie d ’un nom. Elle s ’obstine à tenter de déchiffrer le message secret. Elles se sont obstinées dans l ’examen détaillé de ces documents. Note Grammaticale Le participe passé de ce verbe, qui n ’existe qu ’à la forme pronominale, s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ces chercheurs se sont obstinés et ils ont fait une découverte majeure. aimer
obstruction
obstruction n. f. nom féminin médecine Occlusion. : Une obstruction intestinale. LOCUTION Faire de l ’obstruction. politique Retarder le vote d ’une loi. SYNONYME faire opposition à .
obstruer
obstruer v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif Boucher. : Un camion renversé obstrue la route. SYNONYME bloquer ; encombrer ; fermer . Se boucher. : Ce tuyau pourrait s ’obstruer. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Les canalisations se sont obstruées. aimer
Spanish Dictionary
obstaculización
obstaculización nombre femenino Acción de obstaculizar .
obstaculizar
obstaculizar verbo transitivo 1 Poner obstáculos a algo o alguien :los manifestantes obstaculizaron el acceso al edificio .2 Resultar [algo o alguien ] un obstáculo para determinada cosa :con su dimisión, el ya exdiputado pretende evitar presiones que obstaculicen la democracia; la accidentada topografía de la región obstaculiza el desarrollo de las comunicaciones . Conjugación [4 ] como realizar .
obstáculo
obstáculo nombre masculino 1 Cosa que impide pasar o avanzar hacia un lugar :sortear un obstáculo; está prohibido dejar obstáculos en la vía pública .2 Situación o hecho que impide el desarrollo de una acción :la lluvia no fue obstáculo para que se celebrase la competición; la escasez de fuentes de energía era entonces un obstáculo muy fuerte .3 Barrera o dificultad que, junto con otras, se colocan en el recorrido de una carrera deportiva y que los participantes deben saltar para llegar a la meta :carrera de obstáculos; España consiguió la medalla de plata en hípica (salto de obstáculos por equipos ).Se construye a menudo en aposición a la denominación de determinadas carreras atléticas: consiguió la mejor marca del año en los 3 000 metros obstáculos .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvii ) del latín obstaculum, derivado de obstare ‘estar delante ’. De la raíz indoeuropea de estar (V.).
obstante
obstante Palabra que se utiliza en la expresión no obstante , que sirve para indicar que lo que se dice a continuación es contradictorio con lo dicho anteriormente, pero ello no impide lo primero :apenas había dormido en toda la noche, no obstante, aprobó el examen sin dificultad .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvii ) del latín obstans, obstantis, participio presente de obstare ‘estar delante ’. De la raíz indoeuropea de estar (V.).
obstar
obstar verbo intransitivo Ser [una cosa ] impedimento o dificultad para otra :desde el siglo iv hay una tendencia a rehacer los viejos rollos de papiro en códices de pergamino, lo que no obsta para que los rollos de papiro siguieran usándose algunos siglos más tarde .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xvii ) del latín obstare ‘poner delante ’, ‘cerrar el paso ’, ‘oponerse ’. De la raíz indoeuropea de estar (V.).Se usa generalmente en frases negativas .
obstetra
obstetra nombre común Médico especialista en obstetricia .SINÓNIMO tocólogo .
obstetricia
obstetricia nombre femenino Parte de la medicina que se ocupa del embarazo, el parto y el período de tiempo posterior a este .SINÓNIMO tocología .ETIMOLOGÍA Derivado (s. xix ) del latín obstetrix, obstetricis ‘la que se pone enfrente ’ y de ahí ‘comadrona ’, por ser esta la posición que ocupa en el parto. De la raíz indoeuropea de estar (V.).
obstétrico, -ca
obstétrico, -ca adjetivo De la obstetricia o relacionado con ella :la ecografía obstétrica permite observar modificaciones en la forma o la función de un órgano fetal .
obstinación
obstinación nombre femenino 1 Mantenimiento excesivamente firme de una idea, intención u opinión, generalmente poco acertada, sin tener en cuenta otra posibilidad :a lo de lavarse, se negaron con obstinación casi todos, aunque algunos finalmente se resignaron .SINÓNIMO empecinamiento .2 Cuba coloquial Sentimiento agobiante de aburrimiento, cansancio e incomodidad que tiene una persona .
obstinado, -da
obstinado, -da adjetivo 1 [persona ] Que se mantiene excesivamente firme en una idea, intención u opinión, generalmente poco acertada, sin tener en cuenta otra posibilidad :las personas obstinadas suelen ser difíciles de convencer .SINÓNIMO empecinado .2 Que implica o denota obstinación :asociaba cada imagen a otra con un obstinado esfuerzo de la voluntad, como si estuviera a punto de desvanecerse y de olvidarlo todo otra vez .3 Cuba coloquial [persona ] Que está aburrido, cansado o harto de algo . VÉASE bajo obstinado .
obstinarse
obstinarse verbo pronominal Mantenerse excesivamente firme en una idea, intención u opinión, generalmente poco acertada, sin tener en cuenta otra posibilidad :se obstinó en servirme aquel trago combinado de nombre polinesio que me puso enfermo; todos los pacientes estudiados por Tellenbach eran, antes de entrar en depresión, personas ordenadas, con un elevado sentido del deber y que se obstinaban en hacer las cosas bien y a conciencia .SINÓNIMO empecinarse, obcecarse .
obstrucción
obstrucción nombre femenino 1 Cierre o estrechamiento de un conducto o un camino que impide o dificulta el paso por él :una trombosis puede provocar una obstrucción en una vena; tuvieron que abrir una zanja de unos veinte metros de longitud para saber si había alguna obstrucción en el conducto de salida de aguas .2 Acción de producir o producirse este cierre o estrechamiento :la creciente obstrucción de las escasas vías terrestres de contacto entre Asia oriental y occidental propició la escasez de especias en Europa .3 Acto o circunstancia que impide o dificulta una acción :fue absuelto de las acusaciones de fraude y obstrucción a la justicia .4 Táctica que se emplea en asambleas políticas y otros cuerpos deliberantes para impedir o retardar un acuerdo :pese a la obstrucción de sus enemigos, obtuvo un reconocimiento internacional casi unánime .5 dep En fútbol y otros deportes, acción de estorbar el paso o la jugada de un contrincante :el árbitro ha señalado la obstrucción del defensa .
obstruccionismo
obstruccionismo nombre masculino Táctica que se emplea en las asambleas políticas u otros cuerpos deliberantes para retardar o impedir los acuerdos aprovechando cualquier oportunidad que ofrezca el procedimiento necesario para ello :el diputado declaró que la demanda está plenamente justificada por el obstruccionismo del partido de la oposición .SINÓNIMO filibusterismo .
obstruccionista
obstruccionista adjetivo 1 Del obstruccionismo o relacionado con él .2 adjetivo /nombre común [persona ] Que practica el obstruccionismo .
obstructor, -ra
obstructor, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino [persona ] Que obstruye o impide el acceso a un lugar o el desarrollo de un proceso o actividad .
obstruir
obstruir verbo transitivo 1 Cerrar o estrechar un conducto o un camino de manera que se impide o se dificulta el paso por él :en beneficio de todos, entren y salgan rápidamente, no obstruyan las puertas; los cálculos renales pueden llegar a obstruir los uréteres, y su expulsión es muy dolorosa ;la lava del Etna discurre con dificultad y se solidifica pronto, con lo cual el cráter acaba obstruyéndose .SINÓNIMO atascar, atorar .2 Impedir o dificultar una acción :le han obstruido los planes; le acusaron de obstruir la investigación policial; hay que dejar a un lado los intereses propios que puedan obstruir la posibilidad de una actuación eficaz en el tema de la sanidad .3 verbo transitivo /verbo intransitivo dep En fútbol y otros deportes, estorbar el paso o la jugada de un contrincante :Martínez fue expulsado por propinar un codazo al defensor brasileño que previamente le había obstruido en el área . Conjugación [62 ] como huir .
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obstacle
ob sta cle /ɑ́bstək (ə )l |ɔ́b -/ (! 強勢は第1音節 ) 〖ob (…に対して )stacle (立つ )〗名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 «…を達成する上での » 障害 , じゃま, 妨害 (hindrance ) «to » ▸ a chief obstacle to losing weight 減量の主な障害 ▸ throw every obstacle in the way of our plan 私たちの計画にあらん限りの妨害をする .2 (道路上の )障害物, 交通妨害 .～́ c ò urse 〘軍 〙(訓練用の )障害物設置コース .～́ r à ce 障害物競走 .
obstetric
ob stet ric ｟米 ｠-ri cal /əbstétrɪk //-k (ə )l /形容詞 産科の, 助産術の .
obstetrician
ob ste tri cian /ɑ̀bstətrɪ́ʃ (ə )n |ɔ̀b -/名詞 C 産科医 .
obstetrics
ob st é t rics 名詞 U 〘医 〙産科学 .
obstinacy
ob sti na cy /ɑ́bstɪnəsi |ɔ́b -/名詞 複 -cies 1 U (人の意見に耳を傾けない )頑固さ, 強情さ, 柔軟性の欠如 .2 C 頑迷な言動 .3 U (病気の )難治 .
obstinate
ob sti nate /ɑ́bstɪnət |ɔ́b -/形容詞 more ～; most ～1 (性格の点で )意固地な , 頑固な , 意地っ張りな (stubborn )▸ Our dog is obstinate .うちの犬は頑固だ .2 〖名詞 の前で 〗なかなか落ちない 〈汚れ 染みなど 〉, なかなか直らない 〈症状 〉▸ an obstinate fever なかなか下がらない熱 ▸ obstinate stains 頑固な染み .
obstinately
ó b sti nate ly 副詞 頑として 〈動かない 〉, (症状などが )いつまでも 〈良くならない 〉.
obstreperous
ob strep er ous /əbstrép (ə )rəs /形容詞 (陽気さ 怒りなどで )騒々しい, 手に負えない .～ly 副詞 ～ness 名詞
obstruct
ob struct /əbstrʌ́kt /〖ob (…をさえぎるように )struct (建てる )〗動詞 ～s /-ts /; ～ed /-ɪd /; ～ing 他動詞 1 〈道路 通路 〉をふさぐ, 〈人 乗り物の通行 〉を妨害する ▸ obstruct passing lanes 通り道をふさぐ .2 〈気体の流れ 行為 〉を妨げる, 〈視野 光など 〉をさえぎる ▸ obstruct justice (陪審員を買収するなどして )裁判を妨害する ▸ obstruct the view 眺めをさえぎる
obstruction
ob struc tion /əbstrʌ́kʃ (ə )n /名詞 1 U «…の » (法的 政治的な )阻止, 引き延ばし, 議事妨害 «of , to » ▸ obstruction of justice 裁判の妨害 .2 C 【道路の 】遮断, 妨害 «of » ; 【管の 】閉塞 （そく ） «in » ▸ a bowel obstruction 腸閉塞 .3 C (通行の )遮断物, (管の中の )詰まりもの .4 U 〘フットボール ホッケー 〙オブストラクション 〘敵の進路を妨害する反則行為 〙.
obstructionism
ob str ú c tion ì sm 名詞 U 議事妨害 (行為 ).
obstructionist
ob str ú c tion ist 名詞 C 議事妨害者 .
obstructive
ob struc tive /əbstrʌ́ktɪv /形容詞 妨害的な, じゃまをするような .名詞 C 妨害物 [者 ].～ly 副詞 じゃまをして .～ness 名詞 U 妨害, じゃま .
obstructor
ob str ú c tor /-tə r /名詞 C 妨害者 [物 ].
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