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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Setback' in a Sentence

"A hindrance to progress; a reversal or defeat." more

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Suffering a setback in the first round, the athlete was determined to make a comeback.
Despite the setback in the project timeline, they managed to meet the deadline.
The sudden illness proved to be a setback in her academic progress.

Setback

set-bak
nounA hindrance to progress; a reversal or defeat.

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Last Updated On: July 10, 2024
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