5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Setback' in a Sentence
"A hindrance to progress; a reversal or defeat." more
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A legal dispute over intellectual property rights caused a setback for the tech company.
The rejection of the proposed policy was a setback for advocates of social reform.
A disagreement among team members proved to be a setback in the collaborative effort.
The setback's delay in the project frustrated everyone involved.
His injury proved to be a setback in his pursuit of becoming a professional athlete.
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