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.

Other Word Forms

• unhindered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hindered¹

hinder ¹ ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

After the Woolsey fire, investigators found that staff shortages limited participation in emergency management training and hindered a unified approach.

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But he always insisted that his good looks hindered, rather than helped, him as an actor.

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In an intense back-and-forth battle Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks ultimately suffered a 76-75 loss to the Indiana Fever that hindered their push for a playoff spot.

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There is also a lack of funding for animal welfare in Northern Ireland, Ms Weir said, which hindered councils and police in their investigations.

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The Foreign Press Association, which represents journalists operating in Israel, has been petitioning the court to lift the ban, arguing that "unprecedented restrictions" had "hindered independent reporting".

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Related Words

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