Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stymied
verb
/ˈstaɪ.mi/
Definition
To be blocked or thwarted, preventing progress or success.
Examples
- When her application was stymied by a lack of funding, she decided to seek alternative resources.
- The team felt stymied by the unexpected regulations imposed by the government.
Meaning
Stymied describes a situation where someone encounters an obstacle that stops them from moving forward or achieving something.
Synonyms
- thwarted
- blocked
- hindered
- obstructed
