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hindrances

 

[ ˈhɪn·drənsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in daily life

Things that cause delay or prevent something from happening; obstacles.

Synonyms

barriers, obstacles, obstructions

Examples of usage

  • The heavy traffic was one of the main hindrances in reaching the airport on time.
  • Lack of funding proved to be a hindrance in the research project.
Context #2 | Noun

in personal growth

Factors that impede progress or development; barriers to personal growth.

Synonyms

handicaps, impediments, limitations

Examples of usage

  • Fear of failure can be a hindrance to achieving one's goals.
  • Negative thinking often acts as a hindrance in self-improvement efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "hindrances" in other languages:

🇵🇹 obstáculos

🇮🇳 अवरोध

🇩🇪 Hindernisse

🇮🇩 hambatan

🇺🇦 перешкоди

🇵🇱 przeszkody

🇯🇵 障害

🇫🇷 obstacles

🇪🇸 obstáculos

🇹🇷 engel

🇰🇷 장애물

🇸🇦 عوائق

🇨🇿 překážky

🇸🇰 prekážky

🇨🇳 障碍

🇸🇮 ovir

🇮🇸 hindranir

🇰🇿 кедергілер

🇬🇪 ბარიერები

🇦🇿 maneələr

🇲🇽 obstáculos

Etymology

The word 'hindrances' originated from the Middle English word 'hynedrance', which was derived from the Old French 'hindrance'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The term has evolved over time to represent various forms of obstacles and barriers that impede progress or development.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,687, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.