Hinder

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪndər/

Definitions of hinder

verb to create difficulties for someone or something, to obstruct or delay progress

Example Sentences

A1 The heavy rain hindered my ability to see clearly while driving.

A2 Her fear of public speaking hindered her from pursuing her dream of becoming a motivational speaker.

B1 The lack of funding hindered the progress of the construction project.

B2 The new regulations may hinder the company's ability to expand into international markets.

C1 The ongoing legal disputes have been hindering the company's growth for years.

C2 The political unrest in the region is hindering efforts to achieve peace and stability.

Examples of hinder in a Sentence

formal The lack of funding may hinder the progress of the research project.

informal Don't let fear hinder you from pursuing your dreams.

slang Her negative attitude can really hinder the vibe of the party.

figurative The heavy rain did not hinder their determination to reach the summit.

Grammatical Forms of hinder

• past tense: hindered
• plural: hinders
• comparative: more hindering
• superlative: most hindering
• present tense: hinder
• future tense: will hinder
• perfect tense: has/have hindered
• continuous tense: is/are hindering
• singular: hinder
• positive degree: hinder
• infinitive: to hinder
• gerund: hindering
• participle: hindering

Origin and Evolution of hinder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'hinder' originated from the Old English word 'hindrian' which meant 'to harm, injure, or impede'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'hinder' evolved to primarily mean 'to obstruct or delay'.