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hampered

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhæmpɝd// UK //hˈæmpəd// ham·pered

adj. prevented from moving or making progress easily. You use this when something like bad weather or a lack of money makes a task much harder.

adj. hindered or impeded in movement or progress. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial modifier to describe restricted conditions.


SIMPLE

Our progress is hampered by the heavy rain.

CONTEXTUAL

The rescue efforts were severely hampered by the thick fog and the mountainous terrain.

COMPLEX

The company's expansion into international markets was hampered by a combination of strict local regulations and a sudden downturn in the global economy.

Synonyms
Usage

Often appears in the passive voice or following linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.

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