1. restricted in movement or progress; hindered

1. past tense and past participle of hamper; hindered or impeded the progress or movement of something

Examples

• The rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain and strong winds.
• She felt hampered by the strict dress code at work.
• Traffic was hampered by construction on the main highway.
• The team’s performance was hampered by injuries to key players.
• His progress in learning was hampered by lack of proper resources.
• The investigation was hampered by uncooperative witnesses.
• The hikers were hampered by thick fog on the mountain trail.