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
That knowledge is an asset, not a hindrance.
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Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Having relationships that precede the game can obviously be a benefit but can also be a hindrance.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The siloed structure common in retail and brand organizations is the biggest hindrance towards such innovation.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Joshua Simmons, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Having relationships that precede the game can obviously be a benefit but can also be a hindrance.
—Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
Public transit and taxis are easy to navigate; bringing a car would be more hindrance than help.
—Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The siloed structure common in retail and brand organizations is the biggest hindrance towards such innovation.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hindrance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hindrance
Noun
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Flying the morning of an important presentation may not raise any obvious red flags, but that tight scheduling leaves no margin for unexpected obstacles, like weather events or mechanical issues.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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The obstacles are mutable and insidious.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Years of inflation, high mortgage rates and skyrocketing home prices have made buying a home a major hurdle for many Americans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Barrios said the money for vehicle maintenance could help pay to replace the city’s Chollas Operation Yard, which can’t be rebuilt or expanded because of environmental hurdles.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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His charges were reduced to misdemeanor obstruction of government administration and harassment, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Valmir Krasniqi, 35, the manager at Positano, a Bay Ridge restaurant prosecutors say has ties to organized crime figures, pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice in Brooklyn Federal Court Wednesday, and could face up to six years behind bars based on sentencing guidelines.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Holding said his face was burning with embarrassment.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
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Online care lowers barriers, reduces embarrassment and helps people who might otherwise stay silent for years.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Hindrance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hindrance. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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