hindered

[hin-derd] / ˈhɪn dərd /

ADJECTIVE

disadvantaged

Synonyms

STRONGEST

deprived impaired impoverished poor underprivileged

WEAK

discriminated against

Antonyms

STRONGEST

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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The firm said other department stores had seen similar trends, as higher gas prices due to the Iran war have hindered spending on things like shoes and clothes.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Mr. Popkin shows how the abolitionist cause was buffeted by power struggles in Continental France—sometimes advanced by the currents of ideological debate, sometimes hindered or sidelined—to emerge precariously triumphant in 1794.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“Is God Is” is rarely hindered by the obstacles so many stage adaptations run into.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

VARs in Scottish football are hindered by one key factor: resources.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

She was used to running on beaches, where the sand gave way under your feet and each thrust of your legs was hindered.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

hindered

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