Used in a Sentence

obstructed

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for obstructed.

Editorial note

The bottom is often obstructed by blankets, clothing, etc.

Examples14
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

Meaning at a glance

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adjective

shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for obstructed.

Example sentences

1

The bottom is often obstructed by blankets, clothing, etc.

2

They don't do better with it obstructed, they do better when there are channels leading to the exit.

3

Additionally, the F-35 has a somewhat roomier cockpit than the F-16, though rear visibility is more obstructed.

4

When you pull up to a 4 way stop and glance over to the right anybody on a bicycle is perfectly obstructed by the double mirrors and double beams.

5

Few cities outside of Denver have tall buildings because people don't like their mountain views obstructed.

6

Writer two is not blocked, it is not waiting, it is not being obstructed.

7

If it hits a diffuse surface, bounce a ray toward each light, adding that light if that ray isn't obstructed from the light.

8

Canon hasn't officially blessed this, but they haven't obstructed them in any way.

9

I take a picture of the restaurant bill, in case my memory is obstructed by alcohol.

10

This has led to a varying degree of obstructed breathing and discomfort.

11

Another reason, which you briefly touched upon, is the fact that in large crowds, your view is largely obstructed by the people around you.

12

The root cause of hyperinflation is already there, but the feedback loop that causes prices to rise rapidly and noticeably has been deliberately obstructed.

Quote examples

1

But I reject the implied assertion that you're "obstructed" from doing so.

2

"I'm so clever" is running something that destroys all the data on your laptop and then claiming that you didn't do that in response to an investigation (and therefore obstructed justice).

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use obstructed in a sentence?

The bottom is often obstructed by blankets, clothing, etc.

What does obstructed mean?

shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

What part of speech is obstructed?

obstructed is commonly used as adjective.