Definitions
- Describing a situation where progress or movement is slowed down or blocked due to an obstacle or difficulty. - Referring to a person's ability to perform a task or activity being limited or restricted. - Talking about a process or action that is delayed or interrupted due to a problem or issue.
- Describing a situation where progress or movement is slowed down or blocked due to an obstacle or difficulty. - Referring to a person's ability to perform a task or activity being limited or restricted. - Talking about a process or action that is delayed or interrupted due to a problem or issue.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where progress or movement is slowed down or blocked.
- 2Both words can refer to a person's ability to perform a task or activity being limited or restricted.
- 3Both words can be used to talk about a process or action that is delayed or interrupted due to a problem or issue.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Impeded is less common than hindered in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Hindered implies a stronger degree of obstruction or limitation than impeded.
- 3Connotation: Impeded is more neutral and objective, while hindered can have a negative connotation.
- 4Formality: Impeded is more formal than hindered and is often used in academic or technical writing.
Remember this!
Both impeded and hindered describe situations where progress or movement is slowed down or blocked due to an obstacle or difficulty. However, hindered implies a stronger degree of obstruction or limitation than impeded. Additionally, impeded is more neutral and objective, while hindered can have a negative connotation. Impeded is also more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
