hindered

[ hin-derd ]

adjective

1. slowed, reduced, or held back:

   Dwarf trees tend to be shorter lived than standard trees, perhaps because of the hindered roots.

   Recent court documents and a hindered Senate investigation suggest that congressional oversight has been lax.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of hinder ¹( def ).

Other Words From

• un·hin·dered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hindered¹

hinder ¹( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Serrano valiantly continued, her eyesight hindered as she wiped blood every few seconds.

From BBC

"She was very brave in taking it further. I just hope it has not hindered her opportunities with trainers over here," she said.

From BBC

The Edinburgh winger, 27, has been hindered by a spate of injuries, with his last international outing coming at the World Cup in October 2023.

From BBC

Dion’s most recent public appearance went viral nearly two years after she revealed in December 2022 she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that has mostly hindered her live music career.

From Los Angeles Times

It led to a 62% decline in manufacturing output and hindered economic growth in the Western states most affected by the law for the next 50 years.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dull
• gradual
• low
• moderate
• sluggish
• stagnant
• stiff
• tame
• tedious
• time-consuming