Definitions
- Describing a situation where progress is slowed down or impeded due to obstacles or difficulties. - Referring to a physical limitation or restriction that makes movement or action difficult. - Talking about a situation where one's ability to perform a task is limited or restricted.
- Describing a situation where progress is slowed down or prevented due to obstacles or difficulties. - Referring to an action or situation that makes it difficult for someone to achieve their goals. - Talking about a situation where one's ability to perform a task is obstructed or impeded.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where progress is impeded or slowed down.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to physical or non-physical limitations.
- 3Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Hampered is more commonly used to describe physical limitations, while hinder can be used in both physical and non-physical contexts.
- 2Intensity: Hinder implies a stronger obstruction or obstacle than hampered.
- 3Connotation: Hampered has a more neutral connotation, while hinder can have a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Hampered and hinder are synonyms that describe situations where progress is slowed down or impeded. However, hampered is more commonly used to describe physical limitations, while hinder can be used in both physical and non-physical contexts. Additionally, hinder implies a stronger obstruction or obstacle than hampered, and hampered has a more neutral connotation.
