Synonyms of hindered

hindered 1 of 2

adjective

as in blocked

Related Words

• blocked
• prevented
• obstructed
• excluded
• impeded
• stopped
• precluded
• shut out
• refused
• suppressed
• rejected
• repressed
• revoked
• vetoed
• disallowed
• ruled out
• unsanctioned
• objectionable
• discouraged
• unsuitable
• unseemly
• disapproved
• ineffable
• unmentionable

Dissimilar Words

• permitted
• acceptable
• permissible
• allowable
• appropriate
• legal
• permissive
• tolerable
• legitimate
• lawful
• bearable
• allowed
• endorsed
• endurable
• accepted
• authorized
• approved
• certified
• licensed
• accredited
• OK
• warranted
• promoted
• supported
• sanctioned
• granted
• sufferable
• encouraged
• commanded
• required
• suitable
• mandatory
• vouchsafed
• proper
• ordered
• condoned
• tolerated
• countenanced
• accorded
• brooked
• seemly
• unobjectionable

hindered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of hinder

as in hampered

to create difficulty for the work or activity of

was not hindered by a lack of money because she could use what food she had on hand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hampered
• impeded
• obstructed
• embarrassed
• handicapped
• inhibited
• delayed
• stymied
• blocked
• disrupted
• cramped
• encumbered
• hobbled
• short-circuited
• interfered (with)
• tied up
• constrained
• shackled
• fettered
• clogged
• restrained
• handcuffed
• held back
• trammeled
• thwarted
• manacled
• frustrated
• tied
• bound
• hog-tied
• stifled
• curbed
• cramped one's style
• reined
• gave a hard time
• retained
• balked
• held up
• retarded
• tethered
• checked
• confined
• arrested
• baffled
• sabotaged
• choked
• braked
• chained
• derailed
• strangled
• barricaded
• leashed
• blockaded
• mired
• bogged (down)
• foiled
• roadblocked
• haltered
• suffocated
• smothered
• stumped
• muzzled
• repressed
• suppressed
• hemmed (in)
• hedged (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• helped
• aided
• assisted
• facilitated
• opened
• cleared
• released
• freed
• liberated
• encouraged
• untied
• loosened
• promoted
• smoothed
• unplugged
• made way
• furthered
• unstopped
• unclogged

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hindered

Verb

Many neurodivergent people aren’t hindered by their autism and may not need or want intervention. — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026

Lars Moravy, vice president of vehicle engineering, said Tesla has a good relationship with NHTSA and does not expect to be hindered by federal regulations. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

However, the convention’s effectiveness is severely hindered when many of the world’s largest, wealthiest and most influential countries have not signed on to it. — Nathan W. Cooper, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

But while these challenges may be genuine, the slapdash execution of tariffs have only hindered American businesses. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 22 July 2026

Sadiq has considerable potential as a starting tight end in fantasy, but his immediate outlook is hindered by his NFL landing spot. — John Riker, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Backers downsizing the Utah monuments said the protective boundaries stretched too far and hindered mining for critical minerals. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

More broadly, spiraling mortgage and rent costs have hindered Gen Zers and younger millennials from forming independent households, researchers say. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026

While crews began their search for the plane early Friday morning, weather conditions — including low cloud cover, rain and poor visibility — hindered the search for several hours. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026