Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪmi/
noun a situation or problem that stops someone from achieving a goal or completing a task
A1 The difficult puzzle was a stymie for the children.
A2 The lack of funding proved to be a stymie for the project.
B1 The unexpected change in regulations was a stymie for the company's expansion plans.
B2 The language barrier was a stymie in their efforts to communicate effectively with the locals.
C1 The complex legal issues presented a stymie for the lawyers working on the case.
C2 The political unrest in the region was a significant stymie for the peace negotiations.
verb to prevent or hinder the progress of someone or something
A1 The difficult puzzle stymied the young child.
A2 The lack of information stymied her efforts to complete the project.
B1 The unexpected road closure stymied our plans for a quick trip.
B2 The complex regulations stymied the company's expansion into new markets.
C1 The political deadlock stymied any progress on the new legislation.
C2 The language barrier stymied effective communication between the two teams.
formal The new regulations may stymie the company's ability to expand into new markets.
informal The bad weather could stymie our plans for a picnic this weekend.
slang The unexpected traffic jam really stymied our progress on the road trip.
figurative His fear of failure stymied his efforts to pursue his dreams.
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