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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The AI exposure does make the convertible market vulnerable to any setbacks in the memory sector and other AI-related businesses.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The bulk of this final season has the team dealing with this massive storm that’s created a slew of setbacks at a make-or-break moment for the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

It's an effort that has been years in the making, but which has also faced several setbacks and delays.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Ship owners are testing the waters in an environment of “constant change,” and just one incident away from potential setbacks, he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

Ultimately these setbacks proved to be minor ones for Burnham and Root.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson