hinder (Meaning)

Wordnet

hinder (v)

be a hindrance or obstacle to

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

put at a disadvantage

Wordnet

hinder (s)

located at or near the back of an animal

Webster

hinder (a.)

Of or belonging to that part or end which is in the rear, or which follows; as, the hinder part of a wagon; the hinder parts of a horse.

To keep back or behind; to prevent from starting or moving forward; to check; to retard; to obstruct; to bring to a full stop; -- often followed by from; as, an accident hindered the coach; drought hinders the growth of plants; to hinder me from going.

To prevent or embarrass; to debar; to shut out.

Webster

hinder (v. i.)

To interpose obstacles or impediments; to be a hindrance.

hinder Sentence Examples

  1. The heavy rainfall hindered our journey, making the roads impassable.
  2. Financial constraints hindered the organization's ability to implement its plans.
  3. The language barrier hindered effective communication between the two parties.
  4. Prejudices and stereotypes hinder the creation of a truly inclusive society.
  5. Technological issues hindered the timely completion of the project.
  6. The lack of resources hindered the team's progress towards their goal.
  7. Administrative hurdles hindered the researcher's efforts to obtain funding.
  8. The strict dress code hindered the employees' freedom of expression.
  9. Political tensions hindered negotiations between the warring factions.
  10. The hostile environment hindered the growth and development of the community.

FAQs About the word hinder

be a hindrance or obstacle to, hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of, put at a disadvantage, located at or near the back of an animalOf or belongi

back, hind,rear, after,aft, hindmost,posterior, dorsal, rearward

anterior, anterior,front, forward, forward, front, fore, fore,frontal, frontal

The heavy rainfall hindered our journey, making the roads impassable.

Financial constraints hindered the organization's ability to implement its plans.

The language barrier hindered effective communication between the two parties.

Prejudices and stereotypes hinder the creation of a truly inclusive society.