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hindering

adj
1
Getting in the way; causing delay or difficulty.
"The constant noise was a hindering distraction during exams."

How to Use Hindering

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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.

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