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

Limited resources and extreme weather hampered police efforts, with searchers hindered by heavy rainfall, freezing conditions and snow.

From BBC

An FBI spokesperson disputed the allegations that Patel's travels in any way hindered investigations.

From BBC

Nearly a year after the devastating fires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, residents and experts say the water problems that hindered firefighting leave several lessons.

From Los Angeles Times

Take his 1,000m final - usually this event would have six racers, but in Milan had nine because three athletes were advanced to the medal race after being illegally hindered in their semi-finals.

From BBC

A producer for “CBS Evening News” worried about the direction the network is taking in a farewell letter to her colleagues, saying that the “excellence” employees “seek to sustain is hindered by fear and uncertainty.”

From Salon

Related Words

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