← BackshareGuesscumbrance/ˈkʌmbrəns/nounA burden or hindrance that makes movement or progress difficult.Outdated regulations can be a cumbrance to business growth.She felt her shyness was a cumbrance in social situations.The heavy backpack was a cumbrance during the long hike.SynonymsburdenhindranceencumbranceobstacleAntonymsaidhelp