hindered

IPA/ˈhɪndəd/
IPA/ˈhɪndɚd/

hindered — adjective

  • hinderedpositive
  • more hinderedcomparative
  • most hinderedsuperlative

1. describing someone or something that cannot move ahead or work smoothly because

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing someone or something that cannot move ahead or work smoothly because another condition or obstacle is getting in the way

例句

Rescue work was hindered by fallen trees across the valley road.

be hindered by + cause

Talia's visa application remained hindered after the bank lost one form.

remain hindered after an administrative problem

同義詞
  • delayed

    broader and more neutral; it may describe lateness without an active obstacle

  • obstructed

    stronger and more physical, especially when something blocks a path or opening

  • restricted

    often points to rules or limits rather than a practical barrier

反義詞
  • unhindered

    direct opposite meaning able to continue without obstacles

  • free

    everyday opposite, though broader and not always about progress

  • clear

    often used when a path, route, or access point has no blockage

文法句型

be hindered by + noun

be hindered from + -ing

hindered access / progress / communication

用法筆記

Most often used after be, remain, or become, with a by-phrase naming the cause. It usually suggests slowed or restricted progress rather than a complete stop, so blocked is stronger.

常見錯誤

❌The team was hindered to reach the clinic.
✅The team was hindered from reaching the clinic.
💡Use 'from + -ing' after hindered when you name the blocked action.
❌Access was hindered for heavy rain.
✅Access was hindered by heavy rain.
💡Use 'by' to introduce the cause of the difficulty.