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setbacks

NOUN

disappointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow defeat delay difficulty hindrance impediment misfortune obstacle reversal slowdown stumbling block trouble

STRONG

about-face bath bottom check comedown flip-flop hitch rebuff regress regression reverse upset

WEAK

backset drawing board hold-up reversal of fortune whole new ballgame

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance advantage aid assistance blessing contentment expedition furtherance help peace

WEAK

achievement boon boost success

Example Sentences

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“Investors have been remarkably willing to look through the setbacks and assume negotiations would resume,” but at some stage they may stop doing that, Green said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

But on July 1, after years of highs, lows and financial setbacks, Connie & Ted’s will close.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Family caregivers often experience financial strain and career setbacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Then, in the midst of this idyll, came the first of two pivotal setbacks.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer