setback

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    an event that causes someone to fail or to be less successful than expected
    en: an event that causes someone to fail or to be less successful than expected
  2. noun
    a temporary delay or hindrance in progress
    en: a temporary delay or hindrance in progress

examples

  1. The project faced a major setback.

    The project faced a major setback.

  2. The storm caused a setback in travel.

    The storm caused a setback in travel.