Definitions for setback
ˈsɛtˌbækset·back

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

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

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

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. Fred Muwema:

   This evidence was collected very painstakingly ... It's a big setback for us.

2. Paolo Gentiloni:

   I very much regret the U.S.' move to put the brakes on international talks on taxation of the digital economy. I hope that this will be a temporary setback rather than a definitive stop, the European Commission wants a global solution to bring corporate taxation into the 21st century – and we believe the OECD's two-pillar approach is the right one.

3. Scott Wiener:

   For eight years, a broad coalition has worked to pass this life-saving legislation, each year this legislation is delayed, more people die of drug overdoses — two per day in San Francisco alone. While this veto is a major setback for the effort to save lives and connect people to treatment, we must not — and will not — let it end this movement.

4. Behnam Ben Taleblu:

   Relieving sanctions on entities active in funding Irans revolutionary foreign policy, especially under the auspices of trying to claw back a fatally flawed deal that added to Tehrans coffers, would be the definition of a self-imposed strategic setback.

5. Tom Mangan:

   We're positive on the stock market here, and the recent setback last week just provides better opportunity to buy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=setback
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Setback
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/setback
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=setback