The obstacle appeared insurmountable, but he found a way.
Meaning: The problem seemed impossible to solve, but he figured out how to do it.
Choice of Words:Insurmountable means impossible to overcome, and found a way means to discover a solution to a problem.
Alternative Expressions
The roadblock seemed impossible to get past, but he found a solution.
Meaning: There was something blocking his way that seemed impossible to get past, but he figured out a way to do it.
Choice of Words:Roadblock is a barrier that blocks the way. Seemed means that something appeared to be true, but might not actually be true. Impossible means that something cannot be done. Get past means to move beyond something. Solution is a way to solve a problem.
The hurdle appeared impassable, but he found an answer.
Meaning: There was something blocking his way that seemed impossible to get past, but he figured out a way to do it.
Choice of Words:Hurdle is something that makes it hard to move forward. Appeared means that something came into view. Impassable means that something cannot be crossed or passed through. But is a conjunction that connects two ideas. Found means to come across something that was not expected. Answer is a solution to a problem.