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

My creative output felt hindered, my concert calendar stale.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Owen said injuries had hindered his own career, before adding: "He'll go down as a better player than me. But, at 17, please..."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Additionally, customer acquisition is being driven by Adobe’s “freemium” AI offerings, which have increased monthly active users but hindered ARR monetization, Wood added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

He noted that South Korean semiconductor firms source key materials, such as helium, from the Middle East, and if supply is hindered that could hurt output.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“He’s an extraordinary child, isn’t he?” said Number Two, her speech somewhat hindered by a mouthful of biscuit.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

Related Words

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