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hindered

[hin-derd] / ˈhɪn dərd /
ADJECTIVE
disadvantaged
Synonyms
STRONGEST
deprived impaired impoverished poor underprivileged
WEAK
discriminated against
Antonyms
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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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My creative output felt hindered, my concert calendar stale.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

When lung growth is hindered in adolescence, “that can lead to increased risk for respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases later in life,” said Fangqi Guo, the study’s lead author.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Mid Ulster Council's Chief Executive Adrian McCreesh said it was "extremely disappointing" that development was being hindered.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Additionally, customer acquisition is being driven by Adobe’s “freemium” AI offerings, which have increased monthly active users but hindered ARR monetization, Wood added.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

It may be that the counsels of the Enemy will be confused, or hindered by his wrath with Saruman.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien