Meaning & use

obstructed

adjective·Academic

Blocked or hindered so that movement, view, or progress becomes difficult or impossible.

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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."

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