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Hindered: meaning, definitions and examples

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hindered

 

[ ˈhɪndərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

Translations of the word "hindered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impedido

🇮🇳 रोकना

🇩🇪 behindert

🇮🇩 terhambat

🇺🇦 перешкоджений

🇵🇱 utrudniony

🇯🇵 妨げられた

🇫🇷 entravé

🇪🇸 obstaculizado

🇹🇷 engellenmiş

🇰🇷 방해받은

🇸🇦 مُعَاقَة

🇨🇿 omezovaný

🇸🇰 obmedzený

🇨🇳 受阻的

🇸🇮 oviran

🇮🇸 hamlaður

🇰🇿 кедергі болған

🇬🇪 ბლოკირებული

🇦🇿 maneə törədilmiş

🇲🇽 obstaculizado

Etymology

The word 'hinder' comes from the Old English 'hindrian', which means to impede or check. Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word '*hindwōną', which also relates to the concept of stopping or obstructing. Over the centuries, the word evolved through various forms in Middle English, appearing as 'hindren', before settling into its modern form. Hinder has been used historically in various texts to describe the act of causing interference with something or someone, indicating a long-standing recognition of the impact of obstacles in multiple contexts. From its origins, the term has maintained a consistent meaning related to preventing progress or action, aligning closely with its modern usage in both formal and informal settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,458, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.