Setbacks: meaning, definitions and examples
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setbacks
[ ˈsɛtbæk ]
in business
A problem that causes delays or stops progress towards achieving a goal. Setbacks can be caused by various factors such as financial difficulties, technical issues, or unexpected events.
Synonyms
delay, difficulty, hindrance, obstacle
Examples of usage
- The company faced several setbacks during the development of the new product.
- Despite the setbacks, they managed to complete the project on time.
- The setbacks in the negotiations with the client led to a delay in signing the contract.
in personal life
A difficulty or problem that hinders personal growth or success. Setbacks in personal life can be emotional, financial, or related to relationships.
Synonyms
adversity, challenge, hardship, obstacle
Examples of usage
- Experiencing setbacks in his career made him more determined to succeed.
- She viewed the breakup as a setback, but eventually moved on.
- The setbacks he faced only made him stronger and more resilient.
Translations
Translations of the word "setbacks" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reveses
🇮🇳 अवरोध
🇩🇪 Rückschläge
🇮🇩 kemunduran
🇺🇦 невдачі
🇵🇱 niepowodzenia
🇯🇵 挫折
🇫🇷 revers
🇪🇸 reveses
🇹🇷 aksilikler
🇰🇷 좌절
🇸🇦 انتكاسات
🇨🇿 nezdary
🇸🇰 neúspechy
🇨🇳 挫折
🇸🇮 nazadovanja
🇮🇸 bakslag
🇰🇿 сәтсіздіктер
🇬🇪 წარუმატებლობები
🇦🇿 geriləmələr
🇲🇽 reveses
Word origin
The word 'setback' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'set' with 'back'. The term was initially used in the context of architecture to refer to the recession of a building's upper storeys from the storeys below. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent any form of hindrance or delay.