Hamper
verb
To prevent something or make it more difficult.
Heavy rains hampered the relief efforts.
Often appears as...
- hamper progress
- hamper efforts
noun
A basket with a lid, used usually for carrying food, often in a picnic.
She packed a picnic hamper with sandwiches and fruit.
verb
To prevent something or make it more difficult.
Heavy rains hampered the relief efforts.
Often appears as...
- hamper progress
- hamper efforts
noun
A basket with a lid, used usually for carrying food, often in a picnic.
She packed a picnic hamper with sandwiches and fruit.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Imply Obstruction
Use 'hamper' when something slows down progress or creates obstacles, not just any difficulty.
The lack of funding hampered the new school's construction.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Situations
Hamper is used in negative contexts, suggesting problems or challenges.
The constant interruptions hampered her ability to concentrate.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Hindrance
'Hamper' implies an active hindrance rather than a passive one.
The bad weather didn't just complicate the trip; it actively hampered our plans.
Pro Tip 1/3Imply Obstruction
Use 'hamper' when something slows down progress or creates obstacles, not just any difficulty.
The lack of funding hampered the new school's construction.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Situations
Hamper is used in negative contexts, suggesting problems or challenges.
The constant interruptions hampered her ability to concentrate.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Hindrance
'Hamper' implies an active hindrance rather than a passive one.
The bad weather didn't just complicate the trip; it actively hampered our plans.
Pro Tip 1/3Imply Obstruction
Use 'hamper' when something slows down progress or creates obstacles, not just any difficulty.
The lack of funding hampered the new school's construction.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Situations
Hamper is used in negative contexts, suggesting problems or challenges.
The constant interruptions hampered her ability to concentrate.
Pro Tip 3/3Active Hindrance
'Hamper' implies an active hindrance rather than a passive one.
The bad weather didn't just complicate the trip; it actively hampered our plans.
Never forget "Hamper"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 1: Opening...
and that's one of the reasons why I'm trying to get away from the fleet and get off on my own you make this change crew wise you bring in a couple of new guys you said yourself there they know a little bit more about it they're a little more seasoned how much do you think the crew affected you last year I think big time you know when I got sick there and it kind of hampered my ability to fish because it's kind of hard being
Video examples
Going Undercover to Save...
our car and just went what would have happened like what were you afraid of happening these traders make a lot of money from the traded manta rays and other marine products so if you are someone who could hurt that income if you were someone who could a hamper the amount of revenue coming into their bank accounts every month
Video examples
What adults can learn...
aren't exactly what the world needs maybe you've had grand plans before but stopped yourself thinking the that's impossible or that costs too much or that won't benefit me for better or worse sweet kids aren't hampered as much when it comes to thing about reasons why not to do things kids can be full of
Video examples
Andrea Marshall: Queen...
important distinction lots of them so this was my opportunity this is my opportunity to give back do something an animal that had not been really worked on before probably for lack of opportunity and a paucity of data that was hampering its conservation status listing and so this was how I was going
Video examples
A 40-year plan for...
Willard who used to chair DuPont reminds us in companies hampered by old thinking won't be a problem because he said they simply won't be around long term I've described not just a once in a civilization business opportunity but
Video examples
Jason Silva on Sleep PIPE...
of your reaction time your ability to make logical decisions becomes increasingly hampered causing all sorts of potential problems in your life this is not something that we should be messing with sleep is crucial to our
Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
the winds here are literally the fiercest and most continuous anywhere in the world any other part of antarctica any other place in the world and this created tremendous stress and and hampered all of the research
Video examples
Stefan Wolff: The path...
than their maximum demands. Second, an international diplomatic effort that was hampered from the beginning by Western support for Kosovo's independence. And third, a lack of imagination
Video examples
Sardine Feeding Frenzy PIPE...
Air trapped in their feathers hampers the gannets' ability to dive deep, so they have to strike hard. They hit the water head first with arrow-like posture,
Video examples
Baby Elephant's Struggle...
hampered by the two young calves himba is hot thirsty and above all hungry he won't be able to eat even grass till he's at least three months
Video examples
Reel Talk Ep. 1: Opening...
and that's one of the reasons why I'm trying to get away from the fleet and get off on my own you make this change crew wise you bring in a couple of new guys you said yourself there they know a little bit more about it they're a little more seasoned how much do you think the crew affected you last year I think big time you know when I got sick there and it kind of hampered my ability to fish because it's kind of hard being
Video examples
Going Undercover to Save...
our car and just went what would have happened like what were you afraid of happening these traders make a lot of money from the traded manta rays and other marine products so if you are someone who could hurt that income if you were someone who could a hamper the amount of revenue coming into their bank accounts every month
Video examples
What adults can learn...
aren't exactly what the world needs maybe you've had grand plans before but stopped yourself thinking the that's impossible or that costs too much or that won't benefit me for better or worse sweet kids aren't hampered as much when it comes to thing about reasons why not to do things kids can be full of
Video examples
Andrea Marshall: Queen...
important distinction lots of them so this was my opportunity this is my opportunity to give back do something an animal that had not been really worked on before probably for lack of opportunity and a paucity of data that was hampering its conservation status listing and so this was how I was going
Video examples
A 40-year plan for...
Willard who used to chair DuPont reminds us in companies hampered by old thinking won't be a problem because he said they simply won't be around long term I've described not just a once in a civilization business opportunity but
Video examples
Jason Silva on Sleep PIPE...
of your reaction time your ability to make logical decisions becomes increasingly hampered causing all sorts of potential problems in your life this is not something that we should be messing with sleep is crucial to our
Video examples
Alone on the Ice: The...
the winds here are literally the fiercest and most continuous anywhere in the world any other part of antarctica any other place in the world and this created tremendous stress and and hampered all of the research
Video examples
Stefan Wolff: The path...
than their maximum demands. Second, an international diplomatic effort that was hampered from the beginning by Western support for Kosovo's independence. And third, a lack of imagination
Video examples
Sardine Feeding Frenzy PIPE...
Air trapped in their feathers hampers the gannets' ability to dive deep, so they have to strike hard. They hit the water head first with arrow-like posture,
Video examples
Baby Elephant's Struggle...
hampered by the two young calves himba is hot thirsty and above all hungry he won't be able to eat even grass till he's at least three months
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Frederick Banting
Canadian Scientist
Especially during the hot weather, we have been so greatly hampered by infections despite our utmost care, and since we have lost so many dogs, I strongly desire more help to keep the place clean and gloves and gowns and a thorough fitting up of our operating room.
Quote examples
Alfred Adler
Austrian Psychologist
Death is really a great blessing for humanity, without it there could be no real progress. People who lived for ever would not only hamper and discourage the young, but they would themselves lack sufficient stimulus to be creative.
Quote examples
J. B. Smoove
American Actor
You don't want to take the world over with a whole hamper full of dirty clothes. That's the main thing people overlook. And take a shower, take a bath every day.
Quote examples
Zhuangzi
Chinese Philosopher
Those who seek to satisfy the mind of man by hampering it with ceremonies and music and affecting charity and devotion have lost their original nature.
Quote examples
W. Somerset Maugham
British Playwright
It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.
Quote examples
Ioan Gruffudd
Welsh Actor
I'm determined not to lose my name. It's who I am. It has neither aided my progress nor hampered it. It's just who I am.
Quote examples
Jane Harrison
English Writer
Marriage, for a woman at least, hampers the two things that made life to me glorious - friendship and learning.
Quote examples
Gever Tulley
American Writer
Every day, new laws are created that further hamper the ways children can engage with the world.
Quote examples
Marc Rich
American Businessman
You can't run a business based on sympathies; otherwise our business would be hampered.
Quote examples
Shamita Shetty
I don't want to get someone in my life who is going to hamper my state of mind.
Quote examples
Frederick Banting
Canadian Scientist
Especially during the hot weather, we have been so greatly hampered by infections despite our utmost care, and since we have lost so many dogs, I strongly desire more help to keep the place clean and gloves and gowns and a thorough fitting up of our operating room.
Quote examples
Alfred Adler
Austrian Psychologist
Death is really a great blessing for humanity, without it there could be no real progress. People who lived for ever would not only hamper and discourage the young, but they would themselves lack sufficient stimulus to be creative.
Quote examples
J. B. Smoove
American Actor
You don't want to take the world over with a whole hamper full of dirty clothes. That's the main thing people overlook. And take a shower, take a bath every day.
Quote examples
Zhuangzi
Chinese Philosopher
Those who seek to satisfy the mind of man by hampering it with ceremonies and music and affecting charity and devotion have lost their original nature.
Quote examples
W. Somerset Maugham
British Playwright
It is not wealth one asks for, but just enough to preserve one's dignity, to work unhampered, to be generous, frank and independent.
Quote examples
Ioan Gruffudd
Welsh Actor
I'm determined not to lose my name. It's who I am. It has neither aided my progress nor hampered it. It's just who I am.
Quote examples
Jane Harrison
English Writer
Marriage, for a woman at least, hampers the two things that made life to me glorious - friendship and learning.
Quote examples
Gever Tulley
American Writer
Every day, new laws are created that further hamper the ways children can engage with the world.
Quote examples
Marc Rich
American Businessman
You can't run a business based on sympathies; otherwise our business would be hampered.
Quote examples
Shamita Shetty
I don't want to get someone in my life who is going to hamper my state of mind.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension