Hindersome

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Causing hindrance or setback; impeding; contrary; adverse; problematic.

    "In the days of old, and even yet, the white man's prejudice was very hindersome; but, as time has wore on, and the races have come to expect each other as they know they will be, [...]"

Synonyms

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chokingcontrarycounterproductivecrosswiseinhibitinginhibitive

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"In the days of old, and even yet, the white man's prejudice was very hindersome; but, as time has wore on, and the races have come to expect each other as they know they will be, [...]"

Etymology

From hinder + -some.

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