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.
helpful
'hilfreich' and 'hinderlich' both describe how something affects a situation or a task. Something is 'hilfreich' if it supports, helps, or makes a problem easier. 'hinderlich' is the opposite: it interferes, holds things up, or makes something more difficult. You use 'hilfreich' when something helps things move forward, and 'hinderlich' when something gets in the way.
Beim Lernen ist laute Musik für mich eher hinderlich.
When studying, loud music is more of a hindrance for me.
Vor dem Umzug ist mein Nachbar sehr hilfreich, weil er mir beim Tragen hilft.
Before the move, my neighbor is very helpful because he helps me carry things.