Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

setback

[set-bak] / ˈsɛtˌbæk /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Any setback in receiving FDA clearances or signs of waning momentum in high-growth categories would likely keep shares under pressure.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have suffered another setback as Ollie Robinson was ruled out with soreness in his right knee.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

What a setback for anyone who saw a childhood ruined by Bucky Dent, or yanks the plug when the jukebox cranks up Billy Joel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

That left gold “increasingly vulnerable to a technical setback once key support levels gave way.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

A setback like this did not daunt him.

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye




Vocabulary lists containing setback


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "setback" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com