Hobbled Meaning in English
word · lemma: hobble
ˈhɑbəɫd
HAH-buhld
hˈɒbəld
HOB-uhld
Definition
Moved with difficulty, often because of an injury or pain; to walk in an uneven or limping way.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly describes movement after an injury, usually to a leg or foot. Can also be used metaphorically for something that is weak or hindered (e.g., 'the company was hobbled by debt'). Often followed by 'into', 'out of', or a place ('hobbled down the hall').
Spanish: cojeó - anduvo con dificultadPortuguese (BR): mancou - andou com dificuldadePortuguese (PT): mancou - andou com dificuldadeChinese (Simplified): 一瘸一拐地走Chinese (Traditional): 一瘸一拐地走Hindi: लंगड़ायाArabic: تَعَرْجَBengali: ল্যাংড়িয়ে হাঁটা - খুঁড়িয়ে হাঁটাRussian: хроматьJapanese: 足を引きずるVietnamese: đi khập khiễngKorean: 절뚝거리다Turkish: topallamakUrdu: لنگڑا کر چلناIndonesian: berjalan pincang
Example Sentences
He hobbled across the street with a twisted ankle.
basic
The old man hobbled into the room slowly.
basic
She hobbled home after injuring her knee.
basic
He hobbled out of the car and waved for help.
natural
The dog hobbled on three legs after stepping on glass.
natural
After the accident, her career was hobbled by constant health issues.
natural