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.

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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. Mohan Guruswamy:

   If they give up on this, it will be a huge setback for industrialization, and for planned urbanization.

2. Elaine Charlson Bredehoft:

   It's a horrible message, it's a significant setback, because that's exactly what it means. Unless you pull out your phone and you video your spouse or your significant other beating you, effectively you won't be believed.

3. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez:

   Who can afford a plane ticket on such short notice, we need to make sure that low-income students can get reimbursed for that enormous disruption and economic setback.

4. Robert Baer:

   This is not about ISIS. This is about whether the Iraqi military has the capability and, more importantly, the will to face up with ISIS, they've had some successes, the military has. This is a setback. It's going to take years to figure out who will prevail.

5. Piper Jaffray:

   The last thing any company needs in the midst of the current biotech meltdown is a clinical trial setback.

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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