verhindert
Translation
prevented, thwarted, would-be, aspiring
Examples
Der verhinderte Dieb wurde gefasst.
The thwarted thief was caught.
Er ist ein verhinderter Musiker.
He is a would-be musician.
Grammar Patterns
((attributive)) would-be, thwarted He is a would-be hero.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thwarted, foiled; Antonyms: enabled, promoted
Etymology
From the prefix 'ver-' (often indicating completion or something going amiss) and 'hindern' (to hinder). The result of being hindered.
Memory Tips
Think of a plan that was 'hindered' and thus 'prevented'. A 'verhinderter' artist is one whose career was prevented from taking off.