English Explanatory Dictionary

sticking point

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking-place.

Pronunciation

En-au-sticking point.ogg

Word forms

sticking point sticking points sticking-point

Related words

pinch point
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