STYMIED Meaning and
Definition
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Stymied is an adjective that describes a state of being obstructed or hindered in progress, development, or achievement. It refers to a situation in which one's efforts are frustrated or impeded, preventing the desired outcome or goal from being attained.
The term can be applied to various contexts, be it personal or professional, and is often used to convey a sense of frustration, disappointment, or helplessness when faced with an obstacle. When someone is stymied, it suggests that they are facing a significant challenge or barrier that is preventing them from moving forward or reaching their intended destination.
For example, a student might feel stymied by a difficult math problem that they cannot solve, a writer might be stymied by a lack of inspiration or writer's block, or a company might be stymied by a sudden decrease in customer demand. In each case, there is a clear sense of being stuck, unable to overcome or bypass the hindrance.
Stymied originates from the game of golf, where it refers to a ball being obstructed by an opponent's ball on the putting green, preventing a clear and direct path to the hole. This definition has been metaphorically extended to encompass any situation in which progress is blocked or impeded.
Common Misspellings for STYMIED
Etymology of STYMIED
The word "stymied" originated in Scotland in the 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the sport of golf. In golf, a "stymie" referred to a situation where one player's ball obstructed the path to the hole for another player. This term eventually extended its meaning to a figurative sense, indicating an obstacle or hindrance in any situation. Over time, "stymie" evolved into the verb "stymied", which means to be hindered, blocked, or frustrated by an obstacle or difficulty.
Similar spelling words for STYMIED
Conjugate verb Stymied
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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