Pronunciation: /ˈhæmpərd/

Definitions of hampered

verb to hinder or impede the progress of something

Example Sentences

A1 The heavy rain hampered our plans for a picnic.

A2 Her lack of experience hampered her ability to complete the task.

B1 The company's growth was hampered by economic downturn.

B2 The investigation was hampered by a lack of cooperation from key witnesses.

C1 The political unrest in the region hampered efforts to negotiate a peace agreement.

C2 The team's performance was hampered by internal conflicts and disagreements.

adjective showing the effects of being hindered or impeded

Example Sentences

A1 The heavy rain hampered our plans for a picnic.

A2 His lack of experience hampered his ability to complete the task.

B1 The company's growth was hampered by the economic recession.

B2 The team's progress was hampered by internal conflicts.

C1 The investigation was hampered by a lack of cooperation from key witnesses.

C2 The project's success was hampered by unforeseen logistical challenges.

Examples of hampered in a Sentence

formal The progress of the project was hampered by budget constraints.

informal The bad weather hampered our plans for a picnic.

slang My injury really hampered my ability to play in the game.

figurative Her fear of failure hampered her from taking risks in her career.

Grammatical Forms of hampered

past tense

hampered

plural

hampers

comparative

more hampered

superlative

most hampered

present tense

hamper

future tense

will hamper

perfect tense

has hampered

continuous tense

is hampering

singular

hampers

positive degree

hamper

infinitive

to hamper

gerund

hampering

participle

hampered

Origin and Evolution of hampered

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'hampered' originated from Middle English 'hamperen' which meant to impede or obstruct.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hampered' has retained its meaning of hindering or obstructing, but has also come to be used more broadly in various contexts beyond just physical obstruction.