hindered

American

[hin-derd] / ˈhɪn dərd /

adjective

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

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

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VARs in Scottish football are hindered by one key factor: resources.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Regardless of the war, “the company entered 2026 behind its targeted booking curve, and these headwinds have hindered the company’s ability to accelerate bookings and close that gap,” Norwegian said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

The family story grew complicated when Catherine Falk alleged that Danese hindered access to their father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

My creative output felt hindered, my concert calendar stale.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

Others who might have helped us instead hindered us.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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