noun
- reverses or defeats in progress; unexpected problems that delay or prevent success
Usage: plural of setback
Examples
- The company faced several financial setbacks this year.
- Despite early setbacks, the team eventually won the championship.
- Bad weather caused major setbacks in the construction project.
- She overcame many personal setbacks to achieve her goals.
- The research project experienced unexpected setbacks due to equipment failure.
- Economic setbacks forced them to delay their expansion plans.