Question: what are the five hindrances?
Answer: Sensory desire (kamacchanda) The hindrance of sensory desire (kamacchanda) is latching onto thoughts or feelings based on the pleasures of the five senses. ... 
Ill will (vyapada) ... 
Sloth-torpor (thina-middha) ... 
Restlessness-worry (uddhacca-kukkucca) ... 
Doubt (vicikicchā)