hindered

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

Taremi said the team is hindered by their missing staff and because they were instructed to fly back to Mexico immediately after the game rather than spending the night in California to recover properly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Swirling breeze requires sharper footwork and Sabalenka was hindered by her poor court positioning.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

But this hindered them; for the grass was thick and tussocky, and the ground uneven, and the trees began to draw together into thickets.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien