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Hindrance (Noun)

Meaning 1

Something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • Lack of motivation was a significant hindrance to her completing her degree on time.
  • The language barrier proved to be a major hindrance to their communication.
  • Fear of failure was a hindrance to his pursuing his dream of starting his own business.
  • The bureaucratic red tape was a hindrance to the company's ability to innovate and adapt quickly.
  • Self-doubt was a hindrance to her confidence and ability to make important decisions.

Synonyms

  • Baulk
  • Check
  • Handicap
  • Deterrent
  • Hinderance
  • Balk
  • Impediment

Hyponyms

  • Millstone
  • Obstruction

Related Words

  • Hinder (verb)

Meaning 2

Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Interference
  • Preventative
  • Encumbrance
  • Preventive
  • Incumbrance
  • Hitch
  • Hinderance

Hypernyms

  • Obstructor
  • Obstructer
  • Impedimenta
  • Impediment

Related Words

  • Hinder (verb)

Meaning 3

The act of hindering or obstructing or impeding.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The lack of funding was a significant hindrance to the completion of the project on time.
  • The narrow roads in the village were a hindrance to the movement of large vehicles.
  • Her fear of public speaking was a major hindrance to her career advancement.
  • The heavy rain was a hindrance to the outdoor wedding ceremony, forcing the couple to move it indoors.
  • The bureaucratic red tape was a hindrance to the startup's ability to launch its product quickly.

Synonyms

  • Interference
  • Hinderance

Hypernyms

  • Human Action
  • Deed
  • Human Activity

Hyponyms

  • Thwarting
  • Foiling
  • Bar
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