Definition of Encumbrance

burden or hindrance

Examples of Encumbrance in a sentence

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

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.  🔊

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.  🔊

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.  🔊

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.  🔊

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

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.  🔊

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

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.  🔊

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.  🔊

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