HINDRANCE Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

hindrance

noun

ˈhin-drən(t)s

Definition of hindrance

as in obstacle

something that makes movement or progress difficult made a survey of all the hindrances to wheelchair access, such as curbs and stairs

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Recent Examples of hindrance Many organizations mistakenly view governance as a hindrance, measuring AI maturity by deployment rather than critical questions about purpose, reliability, and accountability. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Portugal’s World Cup to date has been dominated by the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo is a help or a hindrance. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 1 July 2026 That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn't be a hindrance. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 That hasn’t been a hindrance to people coming in impressive numbers, nearly from the start. — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hindrance

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The report released by the NBA’s investigators at the law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz portrays Ballmer and the team as treating the league’s salary cap rules not as strict mandates, but as obstacles to be evaded, like traffic cones.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Around 32% of previous cohorts are now hiring or championing others for more senior roles, with 68% of alums citing access to decision makers is the single biggest obstacle to career progression.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of obstacle

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Earlier models relied on broad hydrological assumptions and missed practical engineering hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
At that moment Benson was tempted to use his vertical leap of more than 40 inches to simply glide over him like going over hurdles in a 110-meter race.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

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Toliaferro is charged with malice murder, criminal trespass and obstruction in the death of 30-year-old Kenyon Jeffries, according to the district attorney's office.

— Rashad Williams, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
The driver of the vehicle, identified as Fred Guy Monaco of North Little Rock, was arrested on charges of first degree forgery, financial fraud, nonfinancial fraud and obstruction of government operations.

— Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

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