Hampered: meaning, definitions and examples
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hampered
[ ˈhæmpərd ]
impede progress
Hampered means to restrict or impede the movement or progress of someone or something. It often refers to obstacles that make it difficult to achieve an objective.
Synonyms
hinder, impede, obstruct, restrict.
Examples of usage
- His injury hampered his ability to play sports.
- The heavy rain hampered rescue operations.
- Strict regulations hampered the growth of the new business.
Translations
Translations of the word "hampered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dificultado
🇮🇳 रोकना
🇩🇪 behindert
🇮🇩 terhambat
🇺🇦 перешкоджений
🇵🇱 utrudniony
🇯🇵 妨げられた
🇫🇷 entravé
🇪🇸 obstaculizado
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 방해받은
🇸🇦 مُعاقَبة
🇨🇿 zablokovaný
🇸🇰 prekážaný
🇨🇳 受阻的
🇸🇮 oviran
🇮🇸 hindraður
🇰🇿 кедергі келтірілген
🇬🇪 დაბრკოლებული
🇦🇿 maneə törədilmiş
🇲🇽 obstaculizado
Etymology
The word 'hampered' originates from the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English word 'hamper', which meant to restrain or impede. The term is believed to have roots in the Old French word 'hamper', meaning to encumber or hinder, and possibly linked to a Germanic origin. Its usage in English has evolved to encompass a wide range of contexts, often associated with physical or metaphorical barriers that prevent effective action or progress. Over the centuries, the term has been used in various domains, including legal and logistical discussions, to describe situations where factors limit freedom of movement or action.