Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stymied
verb
/ˈstīmēd/
Definition
To have obstructed or hindered progress or advancement.
Examples
- Despite their best efforts, the team was stymied by the unforeseen challenges.
- She felt stymied in her career due to the lack of opportunities for advancement.
- The sudden changes in regulations stymied the company’s plans for expansion.
Meaning
Stymied describes a situation where someone or something is prevented from making progress or achieving a goal.
Synonyms
- blocked
- hindered
- obstructed
- impeded
- thwarted
