hampered — Hindered or obstructed in movement or progress. It describes being held back or prevented from achieving something effectively.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: Hindered or obstructed in movement or progress. It describes being held back or prevented from achieving something effectively.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæmpərd/
Example Sentences
- My diet was severely hampered by the office birthday cake that seemed to multiply every day.
- The student's concentration was hampered by his neighbor's loud music.
- His romantic proposal was hampered when he accidentally dropped the ring down a storm drain.
hampered
VERB[/ˈhæmpərd/]
Hindered or obstructed in movement or progress. It describes being held back or prevented from achieving something effectively.
His steps were hampered by the thick mud.
The runners were hampered by the heavy ham they had to carry. (HAM(ham) + PER(each) — forcing the runners to carry one giant ham per person heavily hampered their speed.)
The camper was hampered by the snowstorm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'hamperen' in the 14th century, originally meaning to put a rope or shackle on a horse or animal to restrict its movement.
Breakdown
hamper (to restrict/impede) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My diet was severely hampered by the office birthday cake that seemed to multiply every day.”
“The student's concentration was hampered by his neighbor's loud music.”
“His romantic proposal was hampered when he accidentally dropped the ring down a storm drain.”
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