The Collaborative International Dictionary
Stumbling-block \Stum"bling-block`\, n. Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error.
We preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a
stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness.
--1
Cor. i. 23.
Wiktionary
n. (context idiomatic English) (alternative spelling of stumbling block English)
Usage examples of "stumbling-block".
It is really the stupid egotism of authors that is the stumbling-block in the way of true literature,--each little scribbler that produces a shilling sensational thinks his or her own work a marvel of genius, and nothing can shake them from their obstinate conviction.
There is the stumbling-block of the usual transformist theories, and Mr Bergson devotes to it a closely argued and singularly penetrating criticism, by an example which he analyses in detail.
These considerations apply very well to things considered as standing alone: but there is a stumbling-block, a new problem, when we think of all these forms, permanent and ceaselessly produced, in mutual relationship.
The stumbling-block is that under no circumstances will you get the Disruptor secret from me.
The great stumbling-block was the undeniable fact that Julius Hersheimmer was not an assumed name.
Our great and grievous stumbling-block is that, not being freed from our affections and desires, we strive not to enter into the perfect way of the Saints.