setback

noun
UK: /ˈset.bæk/
US: /ˈset.bæk/

  1. A problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were.

    1. The team suffered a setback after their key player was injured.
    2. Despite the economic setback, the company remains optimistic about the future.

  2. A reversal or check in progress.

    1. Losing the contract was a major setback for the small business.
    2. The project experienced a setback due to unexpected technical difficulties.

Synonyms

problem hitch difficulty delay mishap obstacle reversal

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "setback" in English means: A problem that delays or prevents progress, or makes things worse than they were., A reversal or check in progress..

The phonetic transcription of "setback" is /ˈset.bæk/ in British English and /ˈset.bæk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "setback": problem, hitch, difficulty, delay, mishap, obstacle, reversal.

Example usage of "setback": "The team suffered a setback after their key player was injured.". More examples on the page.