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hinder adaptability

[ˈhɪndər ædæptəˈbɪləti]
verb phrase
prejudicar a adaptabilidade
1. to obstruct or impede the ability to adjust or become accustomed to new conditions or circumstances
Rigid policies hinder adaptability in the workplace.
Políticas rígidas prejudicam a adaptabilidade no local de trabalho.
2. to create obstacles that prevent flexibility and adjustment to change
Fear of failure can hinder adaptability in learning new skills.
O medo do fracasso pode prejudicar a adaptabilidade ao aprender novas habilidades.
Synonyms
obstruct adaptabilityimpede flexibilitylimit adaptabilityrestrict adjustmenthamper flexibility
Antonyms
promote adaptabilityenhance flexibilityfacilitate adjustmentencourage adaptabilityenable flexibility

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prejudicar a adaptabilidade
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
dificultar a adaptabilidade
alternative phrasing common in business contexts
Portugal
prejudicar a capacidade de adaptação
alternative expression using 'capacidade de adaptação'

Related Idioms & Phrases

throw a wrench in the works
put obstacles in someone's way
rock the boat
stand in the way of progress
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