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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.


verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of hinder.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of hindered

hinder 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

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Contract signings to purchase existing homes fell 2.3% in July from the previous month, as high mortgage rates hindered transactions.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

“Efforts to identify the responsible party were hindered by ownership transitions and liability disputes, which delayed DTSC’s enforcement activities,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Containment efforts are hindered by active conflict, community mistrust, and a lack of approved vaccines or treatments for the strain.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

"Why are we being hindered? Why are we being penalised?"

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Ridgeway didn’t alter his stride to accommodate Cora’s hindered pace, walking ahead of her and unconcerned that she might run.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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