Hindrance
Pronunciation: /ˈhɪndrəns/
Hindrance (noun)
- Something that makes it harder to do an activity or reach a goal.
- A factor that slows progress or reduces the chance of success in a task or study.
- A situation that prevents or delays an action, especially in official or legal processes.
Examples
- The broken printer was a hindrance to our work.
- Our work was a hindrance when the printer broke.