Stymied: meaning, definitions and examples
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stymied
[ ˈstaɪ.mi ]
prevent progress
To stymie means to prevent someone from making progress or to stop an action from continuing. It often refers to obstructing or hindering efforts in a way that complicates or makes a task impossible. This term can be used in various contexts, from personal endeavors to broader societal issues. When someone is stymied, they may feel blocked or frustrated due to unforeseen obstacles.
Synonyms
hinder, impede, obstruct, thwart
Examples of usage
- The severe weather stymied our travel plans.
- His lack of resources stymied his efforts to start the business.
- Bureaucratic red tape can stymie even the simplest projects.
- The unexpected regulations stymied the team's progress.
Translations
Translations of the word "stymied" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impedido
🇮🇳 रोकना
🇩🇪 behindert
🇮🇩 terhalang
🇺🇦 заблокований
🇵🇱 zablokowany
🇯🇵 妨げられた
🇫🇷 entravé
🇪🇸 estorbado
🇹🇷 engellenmiş
🇰🇷 차단된
🇸🇦 محجوز
🇨🇿 zablokovaný
🇸🇰 zablokovaný
🇨🇳 受阻的
🇸🇮 oviran
🇮🇸 hindruð
🇰🇿 тосқауылданған
🇬🇪 ბრკოლებული
🇦🇿 maneə törədilmiş
🇲🇽 obstruido
Word origin
The word 'stymie' originated from the sport of golf in the early 20th century. It is believed to have derived from a Scottish term 'stymie', referring to a situation where a player is prevented from making a clear shot due to an opponent's ball being in the way. Over time, the term transitioned into general English usage to signify any obstruction or hindrance. The first recorded use in a non-golf context appears around the 1930s. As language evolved, 'stymie' became synonymous with being thwarted or blocked in a variety of circumstances, including plans, aspirations, and projects.