Synonyms of hindrance
13 similar words
Another word for hindrance is obstacle. Other synonyms of hindrance are obstruction and impediment.
Synonyms and similar words for hindrance
nounMore synonyms
- bar
- drag
- barrier
- bone in the throatA source of continuing annoyance; a hindrance.
- bump in the roadA setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor.
- impedimentA hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
- obstructionThe act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
- obstacleSomething that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively.
- encumbrance
- hurdle
- roadblockAn obstacle or impediment.
- stumbling blockA hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.
- hitch
Meaning of hindrance
- noun Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
- noun The state or act of hindering something.
hindrance in other languages
Questions about synonyms of hindrance
- What is another word for hindrance?
- Hindrance has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as obstacle, obstruction and impediment.
- What does hindrance mean?
- Hindrance means something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: hindrance (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
Last updated:
Cite this page: “Synonyms of hindrance.” Word.ws, https://word.ws/synonyms/hindrance. Based on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.