Setback - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˈsetbæk|
Brit.
|ˈsetbæk|
noun
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating (syn: blow, reversal, reverse)
Extra examples
Despite some early setbacks, they eventually became a successful company.
...the colonists persevered despite suffering setbacks that would have discouraged lesser souls...
He had a setback.
This latest setback has brought her to the depths of despair.
The latest setback has dimmed hopes of an early settlement.
The loss of their goalkeeper through injury was a major setback for the team.
Word forms
noun
singular: setback
plural: setbacks
singular: setback
plural: setbacks
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