Hindrance
noun
Something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to happen.
Lack of funds is a major hindrance to the completion of the project.
Often appears as...
- major hindrance
- significant hindrance
noun
A person or thing that hinders or prevents something from proceeding or happening.
Her brother's constant presence was a hindrance to her studies.
Often appears as...
- pose a hindrance
- serve as a hindrance
noun
A cause for delay or interference.
The permit regulations have become a hindrance to economic development.
Often appears as...
- regulatory hindrance
- legal hindrance
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Formal
Technical
noun
Something that makes it more difficult for you to do something or for something to happen.
Lack of funds is a major hindrance to the completion of the project.
Often appears as...
- major hindrance
- significant hindrance
noun
A person or thing that hinders or prevents something from proceeding or happening.
Her brother's constant presence was a hindrance to her studies.
Often appears as...
- pose a hindrance
- serve as a hindrance
noun
A cause for delay or interference.
The permit regulations have become a hindrance to economic development.
Often appears as...
- regulatory hindrance
- legal hindrance
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Hindrance has a negative feeling, suggesting problems or delays.
Heavy traffic is a hindrance to arriving on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Degree of Difficulty
It implies varying levels of difficulty, from minor annoyances to major obstacles.
Poor weather can be a minor hindrance to our weekend plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Hinder vs. Hindrance
The verb 'hinder' is the action form, while 'hindrance' is the noun - the result of hindering.
A broken printer is a hindrance to printing the report.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Hindrance has a negative feeling, suggesting problems or delays.
Heavy traffic is a hindrance to arriving on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Degree of Difficulty
It implies varying levels of difficulty, from minor annoyances to major obstacles.
Poor weather can be a minor hindrance to our weekend plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Hinder vs. Hindrance
The verb 'hinder' is the action form, while 'hindrance' is the noun - the result of hindering.
A broken printer is a hindrance to printing the report.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Hindrance has a negative feeling, suggesting problems or delays.
Heavy traffic is a hindrance to arriving on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Degree of Difficulty
It implies varying levels of difficulty, from minor annoyances to major obstacles.
Poor weather can be a minor hindrance to our weekend plans.
Pro Tip 3/3Hinder vs. Hindrance
The verb 'hinder' is the action form, while 'hindrance' is the noun - the result of hindering.
A broken printer is a hindrance to printing the report.
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and believe me, it very much was, in the short term -- it was nonetheless having a positive effect on the way that I approached everything else in my life. Not only did it transform my ability to problem-solve, but I also felt I became more pragmatic, less sensitive to hindrances,
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unfortunate problem to deal with but in the elephant world being the size that they are it is most certainly anything but a hindrance it is perfect for them to sustain themselves and to survive they're able to use it to drink to eat to even defend themselves somewhat are
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she's taking the hard way out of the water haul up you come you can do it you can do it Wendy lends a helping trunk the help was that hindrance no that's help in times of real need the nannies are still there
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Yasheng Huang: Does...
is a hindrance for economic growth, rather than a facilitator of economic growth. Here's the key question. Just how important are infrastructures for economic growth? This is a key issue.
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Elephants Being...
So much so, she's taking the hard way out of the water hole. Up you come. You can do it You can do it. Wendy lends a helping trunk. A bit of help. Or is that a hindrance? No that’s help.
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Adorable Baby Animal...
wendy lanes are helping drunk help or is that hindrance no that's help in times of real need the nannies are still there for her that is so lovely to see look she's getting crowded
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The Science of a Happy...
compared to the hindrance. And there are a number of other strong empirical findings which are consistent with this in showing that we indeed come into the world
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The Cutest Elephant...
taking the hard way out of the water all up you come you can do it you can do it Wendy lends a helping trunk to help I was that hindrance no that's help in
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Making an Exoskeleton PIPE...
work it may look simple but making an exoskeleton that's a help and not a hindrance is a deceptively difficult
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The perks of being a...
and believe me, it very much was, in the short term -- it was nonetheless having a positive effect on the way that I approached everything else in my life. Not only did it transform my ability to problem-solve, but I also felt I became more pragmatic, less sensitive to hindrances,
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Safari Live - Day 12 PIPE...
unfortunate problem to deal with but in the elephant world being the size that they are it is most certainly anything but a hindrance it is perfect for them to sustain themselves and to survive they're able to use it to drink to eat to even defend themselves somewhat are
Video examples
Baby Elephant's Adorable...
she's taking the hard way out of the water haul up you come you can do it you can do it Wendy lends a helping trunk the help was that hindrance no that's help in times of real need the nannies are still there
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Yasheng Huang: Does...
is a hindrance for economic growth, rather than a facilitator of economic growth. Here's the key question. Just how important are infrastructures for economic growth? This is a key issue.
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Safari Live - Day 133 PIPE...
child of the universe sub-adults I haven't seen him hunt but at the age that they're at they're more of a hindrance when it comes to hunting then there are an asset so they will do a lot
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Elephants Being...
So much so, she's taking the hard way out of the water hole. Up you come. You can do it You can do it. Wendy lends a helping trunk. A bit of help. Or is that a hindrance? No that’s help.
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Adorable Baby Animal...
wendy lanes are helping drunk help or is that hindrance no that's help in times of real need the nannies are still there for her that is so lovely to see look she's getting crowded
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The Science of a Happy...
compared to the hindrance. And there are a number of other strong empirical findings which are consistent with this in showing that we indeed come into the world
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The Cutest Elephant...
taking the hard way out of the water all up you come you can do it you can do it Wendy lends a helping trunk to help I was that hindrance no that's help in
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Making an Exoskeleton PIPE...
work it may look simple but making an exoskeleton that's a help and not a hindrance is a deceptively difficult
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F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
Past middle age, some friends suggested that I should have my eyebags removed, the deepening creases on my face stretched. I often examined my face in the mirror, imagining how I'd look if I followed the suggestion. I decided to retain the old mug. I was too familiar and comfortable with it. And the final hindrance: the cost.
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Garrett Clayton
American Actor
I don't talk about how old I am because sometimes it can affect parts that you get in Hollywood. I don't believe that it's a necessary element. I feel that I'm a character, and I'm an actor. People focusing on my age instead of the role I'm playing can be a hindrance.
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Peggy Johnson
American Businesswoman
Our smartphones can offer innovative opportunities for improving how we react to our environment, and I believe it is increasingly becoming an asset - not a hindrance - to maintaining a healthier relationship with our work, our friends, and the world around us.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The real democratic American idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other man, but that every man shall have liberty to be what God made him, without hindrance.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
The money can be a hindrance to someone like me because the danger is that you start thinking, 'Is that a $20 million take?' That kind of thing, and being self-critical.
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Munshi Premchand
Indian Writer
I believe that if man and woman cherish the same ideals and think alike, then the marriage can be complementary to each other's work instead of being a hindrance.
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Lily Cole
English Actress
With acting, if I'm any good at it, my modeling career would never be a hindrance but would rather be a help. And if I'm not, then it doesn't really matter.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
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Alissa Quart
American Writer
For the rich and powerful, pregnancy might not be an obstacle - it might even help one's career. But for the rest of us, it remains a hindrance.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
Attention to health is life's greatest hindrance.
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F. Sionil Jose
Filipino Writer
Past middle age, some friends suggested that I should have my eyebags removed, the deepening creases on my face stretched. I often examined my face in the mirror, imagining how I'd look if I followed the suggestion. I decided to retain the old mug. I was too familiar and comfortable with it. And the final hindrance: the cost.
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Garrett Clayton
American Actor
I don't talk about how old I am because sometimes it can affect parts that you get in Hollywood. I don't believe that it's a necessary element. I feel that I'm a character, and I'm an actor. People focusing on my age instead of the role I'm playing can be a hindrance.
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Peggy Johnson
American Businesswoman
Our smartphones can offer innovative opportunities for improving how we react to our environment, and I believe it is increasingly becoming an asset - not a hindrance - to maintaining a healthier relationship with our work, our friends, and the world around us.
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Henry Ward Beecher
American Clergyman
The real democratic American idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other man, but that every man shall have liberty to be what God made him, without hindrance.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
The money can be a hindrance to someone like me because the danger is that you start thinking, 'Is that a $20 million take?' That kind of thing, and being self-critical.
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Munshi Premchand
Indian Writer
I believe that if man and woman cherish the same ideals and think alike, then the marriage can be complementary to each other's work instead of being a hindrance.
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Lily Cole
English Actress
With acting, if I'm any good at it, my modeling career would never be a hindrance but would rather be a help. And if I'm not, then it doesn't really matter.
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Henry David Thoreau
American Author
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.
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Alissa Quart
American Writer
For the rich and powerful, pregnancy might not be an obstacle - it might even help one's career. But for the rest of us, it remains a hindrance.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
Attention to health is life's greatest hindrance.
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