Hinderend

Hinderend is a Dutch adjective and present participle derived from the verb hinderen. It describes something that impedes progress or makes an action more difficult, and is commonly translated into English as hindering or obstructive.

Grammatically, hinderend is formed with the suffix -end, turning hinderen into an adjectival participle. It can modify a noun directly (hinderende factoren) or appear predicatively in a clause (De voortgang wordt hinderend beïnvloed door vertraging). The term is widely used in technical, legal, economic, and scientific contexts to denote obstacles, impediments, or conditions that slow or block progress.

Usage notes: hinderend emphasizes objective obstruction rather than mere nuisance. The related adjective hinderlijk conveys annoyance or nuisance rather than a systemic obstacle.

Examples: "De hinderende factoren in het project waren gebrek aan financiering en slechte planning." "De wind was hinderend voor de opnames."

Synonyms and related terms include belemmerend, obstructief, and remmend. Antonyms include bevorderend and ondersteunend. The noun form for an obstacle is hinder (hindrance). Overall, hinderend functions as a precise descriptor of impediments in various domains, from project management to everyday circumstances.