adj

hindering

Hindering (adj) means getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty. Example: “The constant noise was a hindering distraction during exams.”

adj

Getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty.

"The constant noise was a hindering distraction during exams."

How to Use Hindering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something that slows progress or makes things harder.

Word Forms

more hindering comparative, most hindering superlative

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Etymology

From hinder + -ing.

Rhymes for hindering

peering tapering lowering covering offering entering altering cheering steering uttering ordering towering

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “hindering” mean?

The word “hindering” means getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty. In plain terms, describes something that slows progress or makes things harder.

How do you use “hindering” in a sentence?

Here is “hindering” used in a sentence: “The constant noise was a hindering distraction during exams.”

What part of speech is “hindering”?

“Hindering” is an adjective.