stymied

[stahy-meed]

stymied Definition

• 1. to prevent someone from achieving a goal or stop something from happening
• 2. to hinder or block the progress of someone or something

Using stymied: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stymied" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The team was stymied by the opposing defense.

• Example

  The project was stymied by a lack of funding.

• Example

  The company's growth was stymied by the economic recession.

stymied Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stymied

• hinder
• impede
• obstruct
• hamper
• thwart

Antonyms for stymied

• assist
• facilitate
• help

Phrases with stymied

• be stymied at every turn

  to be constantly prevented from making progress or achieving a goal

  Example

  Despite their best efforts, the team was stymied at every turn.

• stymie someone's plans

  to prevent someone from carrying out their plans or achieving their goals

  Example

  The unexpected rainstorm stymied our plans for a picnic.

• stymie progress

  to hinder or block the progress of something

  Example

  The lack of funding has stymied progress on the construction project.

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Summary: stymied in Brief

The term 'stymied' [stahy-meed] means to prevent someone from achieving a goal or stop something from happening. It is often used to describe situations where progress is hindered or blocked, as in 'The project was stymied by a lack of funding.' 'Stymied' can also be used in phrases like 'be stymied at every turn,' meaning to be constantly prevented from making progress, and 'stymie someone's plans,' meaning to prevent someone from carrying out their plans.