hamstrung

American  

[ham-struhng] / ˈhæmˌstrʌŋ /

adjective

1. having been made powerless or useless; thwarted.

   The candidates also face a housing market crisis, subway strikes, and a hamstrung government.

2. having had the hamstring tendon cut.

   She fell like a hamstrung deer.

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verb

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

Etymology

Origin of hamstrung

ham ¹ ( def. ) + strung ( def. )

Example Sentences

While Borthwick, as his successor, guided England to within touching distance of the final, he was hamstrung by a lack of preparation.

From BBC

And whereas most skiers would be hamstrung by a fear of injury that could endanger their career, Vonn is an established icon willing to accept risks others might not.

From Los Angeles Times

"Clubs wanted to ensure they were in a compliant position rather than having an additional headache of being hamstrung under the new rules."

From BBC

Initially, his biggest obstacle is Picasso, whose influence both liberated and hamstrung Lam.

From The Wall Street Journal

Whoever comes in, though, will be hamstrung by the same issues Wane faced.

From BBC

Related Words

• debilitated
• disabled
• impaired
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