stumblingblock

See also: stumbling-block and stumbling block

English

Etymology

From stumbling +‎ block.

Noun

stumblingblock (plural stumblingblocks)

1. An obstacle; a difficulty.
   • 1611, King James Translators, I Corinthians 8:9:

     But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.