adj
hindering
Hindering (adj) means getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty. Example: “The constant noise was a hindering distraction during exams.”
adj
1
Getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty.
"The constant noise was a hindering distraction during exams."
How to use hindering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something that slows progress or makes things harder.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hindering
- Superlative
- most hindering
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The constant noise was a _____ distraction during exams.
Etymology
From hinder + -ing.
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of hindering?
"hindering" (adj) means getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty.
