Meaning & use
obstructed
Blocked or hindered so that movement, view, or progress becomes difficult or impossible.
See it in a sentence
Fallen branches left the mountain road completely obstructed after the storm.
Her view of the stage was obstructed by a tall pillar in front of her seat.
A note on using this word
Obstructed is the past participle of "obstruct" and commonly appears before nouns like "view," "passage," or "justice."
Words with a similar meaning
blockedhindered
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Words with an opposite meaning
clearunimpeded
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