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

Adams was enjoying a resurgent season after recovering from a knee injury that hindered him over the three prior campaigns.

From Barron's

It said the airline's strategy blocked or hindered purchases, or made them "economically or technically burdensome", particularly when flights were combined with services from other airlines or with tourism and insurance products.

From BBC

In the following decades, the industry was hindered by declining wholesale electricity prices, the plummeting costs of competing wind and solar, and the risks inherent to exploration.

From The Wall Street Journal

But some Chinese people have told the BBC they are hindered by other factors - including the desire for a carefree life without constantly worrying about their children.

From BBC

When language apps like Duolingo rose to prominence, my enthusiastic attempts to restart my French studies were quickly hindered by the app’s gamified experience.

From Salon

Related Words

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