obstructive
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obstructive
Representing an obstacle; something that makes an action, process, or development more difficult, disrupts it, or holds it up.
Seine ständigen Zweifel waren dem Projekt eher hinderlich als nützlich.
His constant doubts were more obstructive than useful to the project.
'Hinderlich' belongs to the word family of 'hindern' (to prevent or obstruct something) and 'das Hindernis' (the barrier, the problem). All these words have the basic meaning that something blocks progress.
Die ständigen Unterbrechungen waren bei der Arbeit sehr hinderlich.
The constant interruptions were very obstructive while working.
The adjective is often used with a dative object to express for whom or what something represents an obstacle. The structure is: 'etwas ist jemandem hinderlich' (something is an obstacle to someone).
Seine Unerfahrenheit war ihm bei der Jobsuche hinderlich.
His lack of experience was an obstacle to him in his job search.
'Hinderlich' is frequently used with abstract nouns such as 'Angst' (fear), 'Stolz' (pride), 'Bürokratie' (bureaucracy), or 'alte Gewohnheiten' (old habits) to express that these make success or development more difficult.
Übermäßige Bürokratie ist für schnelle Entscheidungen hinderlich.
Excessive bureaucracy is obstructive to quick decisions.
disruptive
Störend and hinderlich both describe something that negatively affects a process. Störend emphasizes interruption or annoyance, while hinderlich focuses more strongly on making progress more difficult or holding it up. Use störend when peace or concentration is affected and hinderlich when something obstructs an action or development.
Die fehlenden Unterlagen sind bei der Vorbereitung des Projekts hinderlich.
The missing documents are obstructive when preparing the project.
Die laute Musik aus der Nachbarwohnung ist beim Lernen sehr störend.
The loud music from the neighboring apartment is very disruptive while I am studying.
