Verb (present participle of the verb "encumber")
Adjective (in some contexts, describing something that causes hindrance)
/ɪnˈkʌm.bər.ɪŋ/
The word "encumbering" refers to the act of burdening or hindering someone or something. It expresses the idea of creating difficulties or obstacles, often making a process slower or more complicated. The term is often used in both oral speech and written contexts, frequently appearing in legal or academic discussions, but can also be found in everyday conversation.
Тяжелый багаж мешал ей перемещаться по многолюдному вокзалу.
His encumbering responsibilities at work prevented him from taking a vacation this year.
Его обременяющие обязанности на работе не позволили ему взять отпуск в этом году.
The laws encumbering business operations are under scrutiny for possible revisions.
The term "encumber" is less frequently used in idiomatic expressions itself, but it is commonly associated with phrases that imply burdensome situations or constraints.
Обремененная сомнениями, она колебалась с принятием окончательного решения.
"He felt encumbered by the weight of his family's expectations."
Он чувствовал себя обремененным грузом ожиданий своей семьи.
"The project became encumbered with too many regulations, slowing down its progress."
Проект оказался обремененным слишком большим количеством регуляций, что замедлило его прогресс.
"She was encumbered by her past mistakes, preventing her from moving forward."
Она была обременена своими прошлым ошибками, что мешало ей двигаться вперед.
"The overwhelming paperwork was encumbering the team's efficiency."
The word "encumber" comes from the Middle English "encumberen," which means to impede or burden. This, in turn, derived from the Anglo-French "encumber" and from the Latin "incumbere," meaning "to lie upon" (from "in-" meaning "on" and "cubare" meaning "to lie").
Synonyms: - Burdening - Hindering - Impeding - Hampering - Obstructing
Antonyms: - Assisting - Aiding - Facilitating - Supporting - Helping