hindrance — a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪndrəns/
Korean meaning: 방해물, 장애물
Korean pronunciation: **힌**드런스
Example Sentences
- My little brother's constant questions were a hindrance to my studying.
- The heavy rain proved to be a significant hindrance to the outdoor wedding.
- His fear of heights was a real hindrance to becoming a window cleaner.
hindrance
NOUN//ˈhɪndrəns//
a thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone
Construction barriers create a major hindrance to traffic flow
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Origin
From Old French 'hindrer' meaning to obstruct or delay, derived from Germanic roots related to 'hind' (behind). The suffix '-ance' was added to form a noun denoting the act or state of hindering.
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“My little brother's constant questions were a hindrance to my studying.”
“The heavy rain proved to be a significant hindrance to the outdoor wedding.”
“His fear of heights was a real hindrance to becoming a window cleaner.”
“Traffic congestion is a daily hindrance for commuters.”
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