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Stymieing: meaning, definitions and examples

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stymieing

 

[ หˆstaษช.mi ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

obstructing progress

To stymie means to hinder or obstruct the progress of something or someone. It often implies putting up barriers that prevent movement or advancement. For instance, a proposal could be stymied by lack of funding, or a negotiation can be stymied by conflicting interests. This term is commonly used in discussions about projects, negotiations, and personal efforts.

Synonyms

hinder, impede, obstruct, thwart.

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain may stymie our travel plans.
  • Her indecision has stymied the project's development.
  • New regulations could stymie innovation in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "stymieing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น impedindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช behindern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghalangi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตัˆะบะพะดะถะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeszkadzanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฆจใ’ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empรชcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impedir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท engellemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํ•ดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุนูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brรกnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekรกลพaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฆจ็ข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ovirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hindra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะดะตั€ะณั– ะบะตะปั‚ั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mane olmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obstruir

Etymology

The word 'stymie' originated from the game of golf in the early 20th century. It describes a situation where one player's ball lies in a position that obstructs another player's ability to make a clear shot. This golf term evolved into a broader metaphor used in various contexts to signify obstruction or hindrance. Over time, it found its place in everyday language to describe any scenario where progress is blocked or hindered. The use of 'stymieing' as a participial form indicates an ongoing action of obstruction, making it applicable in numerous situations, from business challenges and negotiations to personal struggles.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,471, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.