Associations to the word «Pitfall»

Wiktionary

PITFALL, noun. A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.
PITFALL, noun. A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape
PITFALL, noun. (computing) An anti-pattern.

Dictionary definition

PITFALL, noun. An unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty.
PITFALL, noun. A trap in the form of a concealed hole.

Wise words

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
Aeschylus