1. something that creates difficulty for someone or something or that makes achievement harder

Examples

• The heavy rain was a major hindrance to our hiking plans.
• Lack of funding proved to be the biggest hindrance to the project’s success.
• She refused to let her injury be a hindrance to her athletic goals.
• The language barrier was initially a hindrance, but he quickly overcame it.
• Traffic congestion is a constant hindrance to efficient transportation.
• Without proper tools, the broken equipment became more of a hindrance than help.