HINDRANCE


Meaning of HINDRANCE in English

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)

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.