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.
Our progress is hampered by the heavy rain.
The rescue efforts were severely hampered by the thick fog and the mountainous terrain.
The company's expansion into international markets was hampered by a combination of strict local regulations and a sudden downturn in the global economy.
Usage
Often appears in the passive voice or following linking verbs like 'be', 'seem', or 'remain'.