hindrance
/ˈhɪn.drəns/noun★Intermediate
general
A person or thing that makes it difficult to do or achieve something
His constant complaining was a hindrance to team morale.
His frequent complaints negatively affected the team's morale.
The old equipment was a hindrance to productivity.
The outdated machinery slowed down the work process.
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Often used to describe something that slows progress or creates difficulties.
Collocations
major hindrancea significant obstacleminor hindrancea small obstaclepose a hindranceto create an obstacle
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'hindrance' when referring to something that slows down or prevents progress.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'hindransen', meaning to hinder or obstruct, from Old English 'hindrian'.
📝Usage Notes
The word is often used in both formal and informal contexts to describe something that makes progress difficult.
Word Breakdown
hindr-
to hinder or obstruct
root-ance
the state or condition of
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