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

When lung growth is hindered in adolescence, “that can lead to increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases later in life,” said Fangqi Guo, the study’s lead author.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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

She was used to running on beaches, where the sand gave way under your feet and each thrust of your legs was hindered.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

Related Words

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