Hindrance
An obstacle or impediment that delays progress or makes action more difficult.
nounHindrance
An obstacle or impediment that delays progress or makes action more difficult.
nounImagine This
Picture a hiker approaching a narrow pass, but a massive gate labeled Hindrance blocks the trail, forcing detours and delaying the journey.
Sounds Like
HIN-drəns
Looks Like
Looks like hind + -rance; the noun form created from hinder (to hold back) plus the suffix -ance.
Remember This
Hindrance comes from hinder, meaning to hold back. A hindrance is something that holds you back from progress.
Other Forms
Connect With
obstacle, impediment, barrier, obstruction
Note
Use hindrance to refer to a concrete obstacle or impediment that slows you down. For milder obstacles, consider synonyms like obstacle or obstruction for nuance; reserve hindrance for more substantial or persistent barriers. Common phrase: 'a hindrance to progress.'