Hindrance

Pronunciation: /ˈhɪndrəns/

Hindrance (noun)

  1. Something that makes it harder to do an activity or reach a goal.
  2. A factor that slows progress or reduces the chance of success in a task or study.
  3. 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.