Synonyms of hamstrung

hamstrung 1 of 2

adjective

1

as in unsuccessful

not producing the desired result

several hamstrung attempts to reorganize the local parent-teacher association were made

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unsuccessful
• inefficient
• counterproductive
• ineffective
• feckless
• ineffectual
• worthless
• useless
• inexpedient
• abortive
• futile
• unprofitable
• unavailing
• pointless
• inefficacious
• nonproductive
• bootless
• fruitless
• unproductive
• profitless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• efficient
• effective
• expedient
• efficacious
• operant
• successful
• effectual
• ultraefficient
• beneficial
• useful
• productive
• profitable
• helpful
• worthwhile
• availing

2

as in paralyzed

unable to act or achieve one's purpose

hamstrung by recent congressional limitations on executive power, the president can do little in this situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzed
• helpless
• weak
• incompetent
• powerless
• impotent
• handcuffed
• hog-tied
• incapable
• high and dry
• passive
• useless
• ineffective
• feeble
• impuissant
• unfit
• ineffectual
• inept
• spineless
• infirm
• supine
• frail
• unaggressive

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• able
• powerful
• capable
• mighty
• strong
• competent
• potent
• effective
• efficient
• dominant
• autocratic
• tyrannical
• authoritarian
• dictatorial
• despotic
• tough
• puissant
• dynamic
• magisterial
• important
• robust
• vigorous
• sturdy
• major
• forceful
• significant
• energetic
• tyrannic
• senior
• autocratical
• top
• high-level

hamstrung

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verb

past tense of hamstring

as in crippled

to render powerless, ineffective, or unable to move

the downtown development committee claims that it's hamstrung by city ordinances protecting historic buildings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paralyzed
• crippled
• undermined
• incapacitated
• weakened
• disabled
• immobilized
• attenuated
• sapped
• undercut
• enfeebled
• hobbled
• tired
• prostrated
• debilitated
• mutilated
• enervated
• lamed
• knocked out
• maimed

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• energized
• galvanized
• invigorated
• strengthened
• vitalized
• empowered
• fortified
• restored
• revived
• revitalized
• regenerated
• refreshed
• rejuvenated
• freshened
• refreshened