Definitions
- Referring to a minor annoyance or discomfort caused by a situation or action. - Describing a situation that causes difficulty or trouble for someone. - Talking about a small problem or issue that can be resolved with minimal effort.
- Referring to an obstacle or barrier that prevents progress or success. - Describing a person or thing that causes delay or difficulty in achieving a goal. - Talking about a significant problem or issue that requires considerable effort to overcome.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that causes difficulty or trouble.
- 2Both words can refer to a situation or a person.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Severity: Hindrance is more severe than inconvenience, as it implies a significant obstacle or barrier to progress.
- 2Impact: Hindrance has a greater impact on achieving a goal than inconvenience, which is usually a minor setback.
- 3Duration: Inconvenience is usually temporary, while hindrance can be long-lasting or even permanent.
- 4Responsibility: Inconvenience is often caused by external factors, while hindrance can be caused by internal or external factors.
- 5Usage: Inconvenience is more commonly used in everyday language, while hindrance is more formal and less common.
Remember this!
Inconvenience and hindrance are synonyms that both describe something that causes difficulty or trouble. However, hindrance is more severe and has a greater impact on achieving a goal than inconvenience. Inconvenience is usually temporary and caused by external factors, while hindrance can be long-lasting and caused by internal or external factors. Inconvenience is more commonly used in everyday language, while hindrance is more formal and less common.
