Minus
Minus noun - A feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success.
Usage example: a plan with lots of pluses and only a few minuses
Obstacle
Obstacle noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Mutual synonyms
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Obstacle and Minus. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/minus/obstacle
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