Hindered: meaning, definitions and examples

action term

To hinder means to create obstacles that prevent or delay progress. This term usually refers to actions or events that act as a barrier to achieving a specific goal or outcome. Hindered processes can refer to anything from physical activities to emotional or psychological states. The word implies that some form of limitation is placed on someone's ability to take action or complete a task.

delay, hamper, impede, obstruct, prevent

Examples of usage

• The storm hindered our travel plans.

• His injury hindered his performance in the game.

• She felt hindered by the lack of resources.