setback - Wiktionary, the free dictionary setback (plural setbacks) An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)
Setback - definition of setback by The Free Dictionary Define setback setback synonyms, setback pronunciation, setback translation, English dictionary definition of setback n 1 An unanticipated or sudden check in progress; a change from better to worse 2 a A steplike recession in a wall Also called setoff b
setback noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured The breakdown in talks represents a temporary setback in the peace process
Setback - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com A setback is an event that makes you lose progress or keeps you from gaining ground If you're knitting a sweater, dropping a bunch of stitches would be a big setback If warring countries are negotiating a treaty, a sudden resurgence of fighting would be a huge setback for their peace plan