What does setback mean?

Definitions for setback
ˈsɛtˌbækset·back

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. reverse, reversal, setback, blow, black eyenoun

    an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Wiktionary

  1. setbacknoun

    An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.

    After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way.

  2. setbacknoun

    (possibly archaic) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.

    After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way.

  3. setbacknoun

    The required distance between a structure and a road.

  4. setbacknoun

    A backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse.

  5. setbacknoun

    A step-like recession in a wall.

    Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes.

ChatGPT

  1. setback

    A setback refers to any event, situation, outcome, or obstacle that hinders or delays progress, development, or achievement. It can sometimes result in failure or loss.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Setbacknoun

    offset, n., 4

  2. Setbacknoun

    a backset; a countercurrent; an eddy

  3. Setbacknoun

    a backset; a check; a repulse; a reverse; a relapse

Wikidata

  1. Setback

    A setback, sometimes called step-back, is a step-like recession in a wall. Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes.

Anagrams for setback »

  1. backest

  2. backset

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of setback in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of setback in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of setback in a Sentence

  1. Neama Rahmani:

    It’s the defense’s last chance of getting the conviction thrown out now that they’ve exhausted all appeals and collateral attacks based on the facts, they’ve already succeeded on getting the death penalty overturned, so a new trial would be a huge setback for Laci, Conner, and justice for their murders.

  2. Kevin Ivers:

    If this effort fails today and they are captured I think it could be a very, very serious setback for any legitimate effort to overthrow the regime or restore democracy.

  3. Peter Mansoor:

    This is a huge setback to Iraqi forces and to the U.S. strategy to degrade and ultimately defeat ISIS.

  4. Roderick L. Evans:

    Sometimes what appears to be a setback is God's mode of elevation.

  5. Sheldon Whitehouse:

    We have evidence to show that Wall Street is raking in hundreds of millions in tax credits each year for pollution reductions they aren't coming close to delivering in the real world, that's a massive boondoggle for taxpayers, a blow to air quality and Americans' health, and a setback for our climate.

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