1. causing delay or difficulty; acting as an obstacle

1. present participle of hinder; to create difficulties that delay or prevent progress

Examples

• The bad weather is hindering our progress on the construction project.
• Lack of funding is a hindering factor in the research.
• Stop hindering me—I can do this myself.
• These hindering regulations make it difficult for small businesses to grow.
• The injury is hindering his ability to play sports.
• Without hindering the process, we can still improve quality.
• She was accused of hindering the investigation by refusing to cooperate.