littleobstacle

noun
UK /ˈlɪtl ˈɒbstəkl/
US /ˈlɪtl ˈɑːbstəkl/

A little obstacle is a small thing that gets in your way.

The toy on the floor was a little obstacle for the robot.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small problem that makes a task a bit harder.

The missing pencil was just a little obstacle before the test.

3. A tiny object that stops you from moving forward.

A little obstacle like a rock can stop a toy car.

4. A small difficulty you can easily get past.

Rain was a little obstacle, but we still played outside.