Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
encumbrance
noun
/ɪnˈkʌm.brəns/
Definition
A burden or hindrance that restricts or limits progress.
Examples
- The heavy furniture was an encumbrance during the move.
- His old debts became an encumbrance that affected his ability to start anew.
- She felt that her worries were an encumbrance to her happiness.
Meaning
Encumbrance refers to something that weighs you down or prevents you from doing something effectively.
Synonyms
- burden
- hindrance
- impediment
- obstacle
