Hindrance Synonyms

35 hindrance synonyms include impediment, obstacle, barrier, bar, obstruction, handicap, block, check, curb, and brake. Hindrance is a noun, and its antonyms are help and advantage. Here are some additional synonyms for "hindrance" with example sentences.

Another word for Hindrance

35 other ways to say hindrance.

  • trammel  
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  • stumbling block  
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  • stoppage  
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  • spanner in the works  
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  • snag  
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  • setback  
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  • restriction  
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  • restraint  
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  • obstruction  
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  • obstacle
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  • monkey wrench in the works  
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  • limitation  
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  • interruption  
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  • inconvenience
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  • impediment  
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  • hurdle  
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  • hitch  
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  • hiccup  
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  • handicap  
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  • fly in the ointment  
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  • facer  
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  • encumbrance  
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  • drawback
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  • difficulty
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  • deterrent  
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  • delay  
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  • curb  
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  • cumber  
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  • complication  
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  • check
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  • catch  
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  • brake  
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  • block  
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  • barrier
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  • bar  
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Use hindrance in a Sentence

Fear of failure can be a hindrance to success.

His lack of experience was a hindrance in the job.

The heavy rain became a hindrance to our plans.