hindered — Obstructed or impeded in progress or movement. Past tense of 'hinder,' meaning to create difficulties that delay or prevent advancement.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: Obstructed or impeded in progress or movement. Past tense of 'hinder,' meaning to create difficulties that delay or prevent advancement.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪndɚd/
Example Sentences
- My diet was seriously hindered when I discovered the office vending machine sells chocolate cake.
- The student's learning was hindered by constantly checking social media during class.
- Traffic was hindered by a parade of ducks crossing the highway at rush hour.
hindered
VERB[/ˈhɪndɚd/]
Obstructed or impeded in progress or movement. Past tense of 'hinder,' meaning to create difficulties that delay or prevent advancement.
Obstructed or impeded in progress or movement. Past tense of 'hinder,' meaning to create difficulties that delay or prevent advancement.
Though hindered by winds, kindred spirits unite among the hundred!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'hindrian' meaning 'to keep back or obstruct.' Related to 'hind' (back/rear), it literally meant to hold something back from behind.
Breakdown
hind- (back/rear) + -er (verb suffix) + -ed (past participle ending)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My diet was seriously hindered when I discovered the office vending machine sells chocolate cake.”
“The student's learning was hindered by constantly checking social media during class.”
“Traffic was hindered by a parade of ducks crossing the highway at rush hour.”
“Economic recovery was hindered by various external factors.”
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