"Stymies" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Stymies" Meaning

Impedes or obstructs, often unexpectedly.

"Stymies" Examples

Usage Examples of "Stymies"

1. Preventing Progress

The new policy stymies our efforts to launch the project on time.

2. Impeding Success

Her injury stymies her from participating in the marathon competition.

3. Causing Difficulty

The dense weather stymies navigation in the remote area.

4. Obstructing Progress

Computer issues continue to stymie the software development of the new operating system.

5. Setting Back Efforts

The latest easterly wind changes stymies our plans to open the garden this weekend.

(Originally from "stymie," from MS conflicting ideas.)