Meaning
Hindrance means something or someone that makes it difficult to do something, causes delay, or creates an obstacle. It refers to a barrier that prevents progress.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun
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Typical patterns:
- "be a hindrance to…" → The heavy rain was a hindrance to our plans.
- "without hindrance" → She worked without hindrance.
Common Phrases
- major hindrance – a big obstacle
- be a hindrance to progress – slow down development
- without hindrance – with no obstacles
- legal hindrance – law-related obstacle
Collocations
- hindrance to success
- hindrance in communication
- hindrance at work
- create a hindrance
- overcome a hindrance
Examples
- His lack of experience was a hindrance to his promotion.
- The roadblock was a major hindrance to traffic.
- Fear can be a hindrance to personal growth.
- The rules were seen as a hindrance to creativity.
- Bad weather proved a hindrance to our travel.
- They worked without hindrance after receiving approval.
- Language differences were a hindrance to communication.
Synonyms or Related
- Obstacle
- Barrier
- Impediment
- Obstruction
- Delay
- Blockage
