hindered

[hin-derd] / ˈhɪn dərd /

ADJECTIVE

disadvantaged

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deprived impaired impoverished poor underprivileged

WEAK

discriminated against

Antonyms

STRONGEST

rich strong

WEAK

privileged prosperous wealthy

ADJECTIVE

interrupted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

broken delayed disrupted postponed

STRONG

checked discontinued obstructed suspended

WEAK

broken off cut short discontinuous held up interfered with intermittent irregular

ADJECTIVE

slow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dull gradual low moderate sluggish stagnant stiff tame tedious time-consuming

STRONG

delayed detained down impeded lingering off prolonged protracted reduced slack

WEAK

backward behindhand belated conservative dead dilatory draggy inactive long-delayed long-drawn-out overdue sleepy tardy uneventful unproductive unprogressive unpunctual

Antonyms

STRONGEST

active bright exciting interesting lively violent wild

WEAK

busy cognizant hurried intelligent on cue on time quick rapid ready smart waiting

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hindered

According to materials published by DFSX, it is using a fully domestic supply chain to bypass restrictions on high-end technology that have hindered Chinese firms’ ability to produce cutting-edge semiconductors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

The talent pool has been hindered by the Mexico club system.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

The blistering heat also has hindered efforts to fight massive wildfires raging in Colorado and Utah.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

But yet again, the emotional stakes are hindered by a lack of gumption.

From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026

“I will not be hindered by an Assistant Pig-Keeper, who seems eager to bring himself to grief.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

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