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
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.