Noun Despite some early setbacks, they eventually became a successful company. The explorers persevered despite suffering setbacks that would have discouraged those with lesser ambition.

SETBACK definition: 1. something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing: 2. something that…. Learn more.

A setback is an event that delays your progress or reverses some of the progress that you have made.

a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse The team suffered a major setback when their best player was injured. The breakdown in talks represents a temporary …

SETBACK definition: a check to progress; a reverse or defeat. See examples of setback used in a sentence.

setback noun hold-up, check, defeat, blow, upset, reverse, disappointment, hitch, misfortune, rebuff, whammy (informal, chiefly U.S.), bummer (slang), bit of trouble He has suffered a serious setback in …

Jul 30, 2025 · Setback is defined as an interruption or delay in progress, development, or advancement. It can also mean a decline from a previously better condition, particularly in plans, health, or …