Definitions
- Referring to something that obstructs or impedes progress or movement. - Talking about an obstacle or barrier that makes a task more challenging. - Describing a person or thing that causes delay or interruption.
- Referring to a problem or challenge that is hard to overcome. - Talking about a task or activity that requires effort and skill. - Describing a situation or circumstance that is complicated or complex.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to challenges or obstacles.
- 2Both can describe situations that require effort or skill to overcome.
- 3Both can be used to express a sense of struggle or hardship.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Hindrance refers to something that obstructs or impedes progress, while difficulty refers to a problem or challenge that is hard to overcome.
- 2Cause: Hindrance is caused by external factors, such as obstacles or barriers, while difficulty can be caused by internal or external factors.
- 3Intensity: Hindrance implies a stronger sense of obstruction or interference than difficulty.
- 4Usage: Hindrance is less common than difficulty in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Hindrance has a negative connotation, while difficulty can have a neutral or positive connotation depending on the context.
Remember this!
Hindrance and difficulty are synonyms that both refer to challenges or obstacles. However, hindrance specifically refers to something that obstructs or impedes progress, while difficulty refers to a problem or challenge that is hard to overcome. Hindrance has a negative connotation and is less common than difficulty in everyday language.
