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hindrance
/ˈhɪn.drəns/
obstacle or impediment
The lack of funding was a major hindrance to the project's success.
The absence of money made it difficult for the project to succeed.
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The outdated machinery slowed down the work process.
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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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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