hamstrung
The word “hamstrung” has 2 syllables: ham-strung.
It's pronounced as /ˈhæmˌstrʌŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for hamstrung?
In the thesaurus, “hamstrung” has 26 synonyms and 22 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for hamstrung along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hamstrung
- broken
- broken-down
- counterproductive
- crippled
- debilitated
- disabled
- down
- helpless
- impaired
- in disrepair
- incapacitated
- incompetent
- ineffective
- inefficient
- inoperative
- limited
- maimed
- out of order
- out of service
- paralytic
- paralyzed
- restricted
- undermined
- unsuccessful
- weak
- weakened
Antonyms for hamstrung
- able
- capable
- competent
- effective
- efficacious
- efficient
- empowered
- energized
- expedient
- fortified
- galvanized
- invigorated
- mighty
- mobile
- operant
- potent
- powerful
- restored
- strengthened
- strong
- successful
- vitalized
Meanings of hamstrung
- verb
- To lame or disable by cutting the tendons of the ham or knee; to hough.
- To cripple; to incapacitate; to disable.
- adjective
- Restricted as if by being crippled with a hamstring.
Example Sentences
- The company's ambitious expansion plans were hamstrung by a sudden economic downturn.
- His efforts to reform the education system were hamstrung by bureaucratic red tape.
- The team's chances of victory were hamstrung by injuries to key players.
- The negotiations were hamstrung by a lack of trust between the two parties.
- Her career aspirations were hamstrung by a series of setbacks and obstacles.
On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hamstrung, such as: able, broken, broken-down, capable, competent, counterproductive, crippled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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