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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
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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
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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

Not only the horrific leg break of 2010, but the persistent muscular issues which hindered him afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Apple’s lack of AI innovation hasn’t hindered customer demand for its latest iPhone 17 series, which led Apple to report record iPhone sales for the holiday quarter.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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