hindered
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɪndɝd// UK //hˈɪndəd// hin·dered
adj. describing something that is slowed down or made more difficult by an obstacle.
adj. delayed or obstructed by an external force or circumstance. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'be' or 'become'.
Our progress was hindered by the heavy rain.
The rescue efforts were severely hindered by the thick fog and the lack of proper equipment.
Although the company's growth was hindered by the sudden economic downturn, its core infrastructure remained robust enough to survive the fiscal year.
Usage
Often follows a linking verb or appears as a participial adjective before a noun.