hindrance

noun
UK: /ˈhɪndrəns/
US: /ˈhɪndrəns/

  1. Something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or something that prevents something from developing.

    1. The bad weather was a hindrance to our plans.
    2. His lack of experience proved to be a significant hindrance to his career advancement.

  2. The act of making it difficult for someone to do something.

    1. The crowd was a hindrance to the runner.
    2. The constant interruptions were a major hindrance to completing the project on time.

Synonyms

impediment restraint barrier encumbrance obstacle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hindrance" in English means: Something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or something that prevents something from developing., The act of making it difficult for someone to do something..

The phonetic transcription of "hindrance" is /ˈhɪndrəns/ in British English and /ˈhɪndrəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hindrance": impediment, restraint, barrier, encumbrance, obstacle.

Example usage of "hindrance": "The bad weather was a hindrance to our plans.". More examples on the page.