1. A significant obstacle or barrier that prevents or substantially hinders progress, action, or achievement
The lack of funding proved to be a great impediment to the project's success.
A falta de financiamento provou ser um grande obstáculo para o sucesso do projeto.
2. A serious difficulty or problem that creates substantial resistance or delay
Language barriers can be a great impediment to effective communication.
As barreiras linguísticas podem ser um grande obstáculo para a comunicação eficaz.