Associations to the word «Setback»
Noun
- Deco
- Recession
- Optimism
- Shoreline
- Spite
- Skyscraper
- Erosion
- Defeat
- Injury
- Morale
- Cornice
- Relapse
- Showdown
- Disappointment
- Kilkenny
- Charlemagne
- Delay
- Comeback
- Failure
- Ordinance
- Obstacle
- Spire
- Tendon
- Campaigning
- Loss
- Panic
- Viability
- Recovery
- Withdrawal
- Progress
- Soviets
- Collapse
- Bounce
- Allies
- Efficacy
- Guerrilla
- Victory
- Guts
- Depression
- Redevelopment
- Success
- Retreat
- Triumph
Adjective
Wiktionary
SETBACK, noun. An obstacle, delay, or disadvantage.
SETBACK, noun. (US) The required distance between a structure and a road.
SETBACK, noun. (architecture) A step-like recession in a wall.
SETBACK, noun. (possibly archaic) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy.
SETBACK, noun. A backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse.
Dictionary definition
SETBACK, noun. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.
Wise words
Think twice before you speak, because your words and
influence will plant the seed of either success or failure
in the mind of another.