Definitions
- Describing a situation where progress is blocked or halted by an obstacle or challenge. - Referring to a feeling of being stuck or unable to move forward due to a problem or difficulty. - Talking about a state of confusion or uncertainty caused by a complex or challenging situation.
- Referring to an action or situation that slows down or obstructs progress or development. - Describing a situation where something or someone is preventing or delaying the achievement of a goal. - Talking about an obstacle or barrier that makes it difficult to accomplish something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe situations where progress is blocked or slowed down.
- 2Both words refer to obstacles or challenges that make it difficult to achieve a goal.
- 3Both words can be used to describe external factors that are preventing progress.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Stymied is less common than hinder and is often used in specific contexts such as sports or games.
- 2Intensity: Stymied implies a more severe or complete blockage of progress, while hinder suggests a partial or temporary obstruction.
- 3Cause: Stymied often implies an internal or inherent obstacle, while hinder can refer to both internal and external factors.
- 4Action: Hinder implies an active or ongoing obstruction, while stymied can describe a more passive or static situation.
- 5Connotation: Stymied can have a negative or frustrating connotation, while hinder can be neutral or even positive in certain contexts.
Remember this!
Stymied and hinder are synonyms that both describe situations where progress is blocked or slowed down. However, stymied implies a more severe or complete blockage of progress, often due to an internal or inherent obstacle, while hinder suggests a partial or temporary obstruction caused by both internal and external factors.
