sticking points

A form of sticking point — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of sticking point
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“sticking points.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sticking%20points. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sticking points,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sticking%20points.

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