hindrance
nounUK /ˈhɪndrəns/
US /ˈhɪndrəns/
A hindrance is something that makes it harder for you to do what you want.
The heavy rain was a hindrance to our picnic plans.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of slowing something down or getting in its way.
The hindrance of traffic caused us to arrive late.
3. A person or thing that holds someone back from progress.
His fear of failure became a hindrance to his success.
4. In sports, an action that unfairly blocks an opponent.
The referee called a hindrance when the player waved his arms.