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.
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