setback

US: /ˈsɛtˌbæk/

UK: /sˈɛtbæk/


Advanced English dictionary

+ noun
a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents sth, 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 in the peace process.

Collocation

ADJ.

temporary | initial | big, major, serious, severe | unexpected | economic, financial | military

VERB + SETBACK

experience, receive, suffer
His research has suffered a temporary setback.

PREP.

~ for
a further setback for the coal industry
| ~ to
a serious setback to his chances of re-election


Concise dictionary

setbacksnoun
+an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

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