Definitions from Wiktionary (sticking point)
▸ noun: (idiomatic) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
▸ noun: (idiomatic, dated) The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
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▸ noun: (idiomatic) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
▸ noun: (idiomatic, dated) The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.
Similar:
sticking-place,
sore point,
stuckness,
pain point,
stick,
blockage,
problem,
issue,
stagnance,
difficulty,
more...
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Adjectives:
trial,
cumbered,
white-knuckle,
upcast,
hinder,
slight,
barnacled,
thwarted,
upset,
beleaguered,
convolute
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