- present participle of hinder.
hindering
Americanadjective
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causing delay, interruption, or difficulty in some process or movement; hampering or impeding.
Once the hindering factors of misinformation and prejudice are discarded, we can rebuild the party in a more unified way.
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preventing an act or event; stopping someone from doing something.
The time slot for the show was also a hindering block to viewing, as audiences didn't want to watch it at 5 a.m.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of hindering
First recorded in 1350–1400; hinder 1 ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; hinder 1 ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun sense
Example Sentences
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The K-pop group BTS angered fans after the band’s management company filed lawsuits against bootleggers: “They’re just hindering the spirit,” said one seller.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
But Brexit isn’t the only actor at play, with a structural lack of exposure to technology stocks also hindering performance, they wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
He also noted the United Arab Emirates' decision during the war to quit OPEC, hindering the Saudi-dominated cartel's ability to control oil prices.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
All that fouling is hindering Brink’s development because it’s robbing her of important in-game reps — which she needs, foremost, to figure out how to stop fouling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026
"You're hindering Ralph. You're not letting him get to the most important thing."
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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