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/
Korean meaning: 방해받은, 저해된, 제약을 받은
Korean pronunciation: 햄-퍼드 (강세: 햄)
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.
Hindered or obstructed in movement or progress. It describes being held back or prevented from achieving something effectively.
The pampered cat stayed hampered while the street cat scampered!
🎤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.
🎵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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