hindrance

A noun referring to something that creates difficulty, delays progress, or acts as an obstacle.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее то, что создаёт трудности, замедляет прогресс или является препятствием.esSustantivo que designa algo que causa dificultades, retrasa el progreso o constituye un obstáculo.frNom désignant ce qui crée des difficultés, ralentit le progrès ou constitue un obstacle.deEin Gegenstand, eine Umstand oder eine Person, die etwas erschwert, aufhält oder im Weg steht; etwas, das den Fortschritt behindert oder ein Hindernis darstellt.ptSubstantivo que designa algo que cria dificuldades, atrasa o progresso ou serve de obstáculo.zh名词，指造成困难、阻碍进展或成为障碍的事物。arاسم يدل على شيء يعيق التقدم أو يسبب صعوبة أو يؤخر إنجاز أمر ما.

1. Obstacle or barrier B2 formal

   Something that delays or prevents progress or action.

   • The heavy rain was a hindrance to the construction work.
   • Lack of funding proved to be a major hindrance to the project.
   • His lack of experience was a hindrance in getting the job.

   ruПрепятствиеesobstáculofrObstacle ou barrièredeHindernisptObstáculozh障碍arعائق

   المرادفات: barrierblockdeterrentencumbrancehurdleimpedimentobstacleobstruction

   الأضداد: advantageaidassetassistanceboostencouragementfacilitationfurtherancehelpsupport

2. Person who causes delay C1 formal

   A person who obstructs or slows down progress.

   • The manager saw him as a hindrance to the team's efficiency.
   • She was considered a hindrance rather than a help during the crisis.
   • The new regulations turned out to be a hindrance to innovation.

   ruПомехаesPersona que obstaculizafrPersonne qui retardedeStörfaktorptPessoa que atrapalhazh障碍arعائق

   المرادفات: blockerdelayerimpedimentobstacleobstructionistobstructor

• hindrances plural form
• hindrances' possessive plural form
• hindrance's possessive singular form