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

Example Sentences

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At the same time, Burnham would inherit a British economy that showed signs of picking up before the US-Iran war hindered growth and pushed up inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

However, she was sometimes hindered by emotional outbursts on court that took her focus away from the match in front of her.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The firm said other department stores had seen similar trends, as higher gas prices due to the Iran war have hindered spending on things like shoes and clothes.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“He’s an extraordinary child, isn’t he?” said Number Two, her speech somewhat hindered by a mouthful of biscuit.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

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