Hindrance Definition

hĭndrəns
hindrances
noun
hindrances
The act of hindering.
Webster's New World
The condition of being hindered.
American Heritage
Any person or thing that hinders; obstacle; impediment; obstruction.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Hindrance

Noun

Singular:
hindrance
Plural:
hindrances

Origin of Hindrance

  • Middle English hindraunce harm from hindren to hinder hinder1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From hinder +‎ -ance

    From Wiktionary

Hindrance Sentence Examples

  • There was, of course, no hindrance to a man having more than one job.

  • Great masses, as those of the great planets, would not be attracted with a force proportional to the mass because of the hindrance of the interposed portions.

  • There distinct lack of skill could prove a hindrance.

  • Whatever furthers us in our progress towards a knowledge of God is good; every hindrance is evil.

  • Some people don't like to wear eye protection because they consider it a hindrance.

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Words Starting With

HHIHIN

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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Words Starting With H and Ending With E

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With H9 Letter Words Ending With E