setback — a reversal or defeat in progress or a problem that delays or prevents progress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a reversal or defeat in progress or a problem that delays or prevents progress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsetbæk/
Korean meaning: 진전의 역전이나 패배, 또는 진보를 지연시키거나 방해하는 문제
Korean pronunciation: 셋-백 (강세: 셋)
Example Sentences
- His dating life suffered a major setback when his mom started managing his Tinder account.
- The company faced a setback when their AI chatbot started giving relationship advice to customers buying hardware.
- Despite several setbacks, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor.
setback
NOUN//ˈsetbæk//
a reversal or defeat in progress or a problem that delays or prevents progress
Progress halted by unexpected obstacle
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Origin
A compound word formed in English from 'set' and 'back', both of Germanic origin. The term combines the verb 'set' with the directional adverb 'back' to create a noun describing something that has been pushed back or reversed.
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“His dating life suffered a major setback when his mom started managing his Tinder account.”
“The company faced a setback when their AI chatbot started giving relationship advice to customers buying hardware.”
“Despite several setbacks, she never gave up on her dream of becoming a doctor.”
“The project timeline experienced a significant setback due to technical difficulties.”
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