hindered

American  

[hin-derd] / ˈhɪn dərd /

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.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of hinder.

Other Word Forms

• unhindered adjective

Etymology

Origin of hindered

hinder ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Rescue operations have been hindered by the fast-flowing river waters, a navy official told AFP.

From BBC

The change ends needless delays that have hindered development in the Keystone State, cutting through bureaucracy to promote investment.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s unclear why law enforcement wanted to examine the devices, what their analysis found or whether Ingrassia’s intervention hindered any investigation.

From Salon

Rocks were piling along the margins of Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, where runoff hindered drivers and forced lane closures.

From Los Angeles Times

The European Commission said it opened an antitrust probe into Red Bull over concerns the energy-drinks brand illegally hindered competition by persuading retail customers to stop selling or disadvantage rival products.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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