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setbacks

NOUN

disappointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blow defeat delay difficulty hindrance impediment misfortune obstacle reversal slowdown stumbling block trouble

STRONG

about-face bath bottom check comedown flip-flop hitch rebuff regress regression reverse upset

WEAK

backset drawing board hold-up reversal of fortune whole new ballgame

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance advantage aid assistance blessing contentment expedition furtherance help peace

WEAK

achievement boon boost success

Example Sentences

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Local standards for building height, setbacks and lot coverage would still apply, the governor’s office said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They have suffered setbacks with injuries that meant team reshuffles became necessary - yet the team rarely fractured.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Alberts, an award-winning chemist, worries that the administration will not properly fund scientific endeavors, leading to economic setbacks with fewer advancements made.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Unfortunately, interruptions in the scientific process cause cascading setbacks.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

He is now eighteen and struggling to overcome all the setbacks he has had over the years.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter