hin ‧ drance /ˈhɪndrəns/ BrE AmE noun
1 . [countable] something or someone that makes it difficult for you to do something
hindrance to
The floods have been a major hindrance to relief efforts.
A degree is more of a hindrance than a help in British industry.
2 . [uncountable] formal the act of making it difficult for someone to do something:
Visitors are allowed to wander without hindrance.
⇨ without let or hindrance at ↑ let 2 (2)