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encumbrance

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbərəns/

Translations

encumbrancenoun
encumbrances
pl
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbərəns/
His lack of experience was an encumbrance to his career advancement.
Его недостаток опыта был помехой для продвижения по карьерной лестнице.
Carrying the heavy backpack was an encumbrance during the hike.
Ношение тяжелого рюкзака было обузой во время похода.
The property was sold without any encumbrance.
Недвижимость была продана без какого-либо обременения.
Additional translations
затруднение
препятствие
Synonyms
impediment
obstacle
hindrance
burden
restriction
inhibition
weight
load
encumbranceadjective
UK
/ɪnˈkʌm.brəns/
US
/ɪnˈkʌm.brəns/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., “encumbrance certificate”) to denote something related to an encumbrance.

Definitions

encumbrancenoun
A burden or impediment.
The heavy backpack was an encumbrance during the long hike.
A claim or lien on property, such as a mortgage.
The house was difficult to sell because it had an encumbrance on it.
A dependent person, especially a child, who is regarded as a burden.
He considered his younger siblings an encumbrance when he wanted to travel.
The state of being encumbered; hindrance or obstruction in general.
The encumbrance of excessive bureaucracy hampered the new venture.
encumbranceadjective
Relating to or designating an encumbrance; serving as or being an encumbrance.
The buyer requested an encumbrance certificate before finalizing the deal.
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