His lack of experience was a big impediment to getting the job.
synonyms
hindranceobstaclebarrier
word origin — From Latin 'impedimentum', meaning 'a hindrance' or 'obstruction'.
impediment, serenity, haphazard, avert, denounce: meanings and examples
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impediment · noun/ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/
a hindrance or obstacle in doing something
His lack of experience was a big impediment to getting the job.
Synonyms: hindrance, obstacle, barrier
Origin: From Latin 'impedimentum', meaning 'a hindrance' or 'obstruction'.
serenity · noun/səˈrɛnɪti/
the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled
After a long day, she found serenity in her quiet garden.
Synonyms: calm, peace, tranquility
Origin: from Latin 'serenitas', meaning 'clearness, calmness'
haphazard · adjective/hæpˈhæzɚd/
lacking any obvious principle of organization
The books were stacked in a haphazard way on the shelf, making it hard to find anything.
Synonyms: random, careless, chaotic
Origin: from the Middle English 'hap' (chance) + 'hazard' (danger, risk)
avert · verb/əˈvɜrt/
to prevent something from happening
She took action to avert a disaster in the city by organizing a safety drill.
Synonyms: prevent, avoid, deter
Origin: Originates from the Latin word 'avertere', meaning 'to turn away'
denounce · verb/dɪˈnaʊns/
to publicly declare something to be wrong or evil
The teacher decided to denounce cheating during the assembly.
Synonyms: condemn, criticize publicly
Origin: from Old French 'denoncer', from Latin 'denuntiare' meaning 'to announce or to declare'