Hindrance: meaning, definitions and examples
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hindrance
[ ˈhɪn.drəns ]
in daily life
A hindrance is something that makes it more difficult for you to do something.
Synonyms
barrier, impediment, obstacle, obstruction
Examples of usage
- The bad weather was a hindrance to our progress.
- Lack of funding has been a significant hindrance to the project.
in achieving goals
A hindrance is an obstacle or difficulty that prevents you from making progress or achieving something.
Synonyms
deterrent, encumbrance, handicap, inhibition
Examples of usage
- Procrastination can be a hindrance to success.
- Negative attitudes can be a hindrance to personal growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "hindrance" in other languages:
🇵🇹 obstáculo
🇮🇳 बाधा
🇩🇪 Hindernis
🇮🇩 halangan
🇺🇦 перешкода
🇵🇱 przeszkoda
🇯🇵 障害 (しょうがい)
🇫🇷 obstacle
🇪🇸 obstáculo
🇹🇷 engel
🇰🇷 장애물
🇸🇦 عائق
🇨🇿 překážka
🇸🇰 prekážka
🇨🇳 障碍 (zhàng'ài)
🇸🇮 ovira
🇮🇸 hindrun
🇰🇿 кедергі
🇬🇪 ბარიერი
🇦🇿 maneə
🇲🇽 obstáculo
Word origin
The word 'hindrance' originated from Middle English 'hinderans', which came from Old French 'hindrance' and ultimately from the Latin 'hindrantia', meaning 'a holding back or withholding'. The concept of hindrance has been present in human language for centuries, reflecting the universal experience of facing obstacles and difficulties in various endeavors.
See also: hindering, unhindered.