Encumbrance


The meaning of the word Encumbrance is: burden or hindrance


Examples:

If it weren’t for the encumbrance of procrastination, I would be a productivity machine!

published by Josiah on 2021-07-19 12:34:55


Although she had expected her little brother to be an encumbrance when her friends came over, she was pleased to see that they all enjoyed playing with him.

published by Shin on 2021-05-13 02:46:54


Even though a heavy backpack may be an encumbrance on a long hike, the contents are a welcome relief when we need to stop for rest and regeneration.

published by Merlyn on 2021-10-13 22:38:01


Jackson seems to have been born without the encumbrance of a conscience, which is why he is now one of the FBI’s ten most wanted criminals.

published by Wilber on 2021-11-04 09:37:26


If she had known how much of an encumbrance her student debt would be, she would have found a different way to finance her education.

published by Madelaine on 2021-08-17 21:31:34


He is a great writer, but his inner critic has always been an encumbrance to his own satisfaction with his work.

published by Douglass on 2021-06-03 05:04:25


While my friendship with Paul has never been an encumbrance to my social life, I have to admit it’s pretty inconvenient when he follows me on my date.

published by Zetta on 2021-07-13 12:02:19


Maggie soon discovered that her broken foot was an encumbrance to everything from her work to her social life to her personal grooming.

published by Fatimah on 2021-03-01 06:08:48


Monica knew that images of the crash would always flash through her mind at unexpected times and be an encumbrance to her peace of mind.

published by Olga on 2021-02-25 10:22:34


When the lifeguards raise the red flags, it’s a sign that we should all stay out of the water because there are riptides, rough surf, or some other encumbrance to safe swimming.

published by Kanisha on 2021-08-09 12:46:11


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