setback

A noun referring to an unfortunate event or circumstance that delays, hinders, or reverses progress, often causing frustration or disappointment.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее неблагоприятное событие или обстоятельство, которое задерживает, препятствует или обращает вспять прогресс, часто вызывая разочарование или огорчение.esSustantivo que designa un acontecimiento o circunstancia adversa que retrasa, dificulta o revierte el progreso, causando a menudo frustración o decepción.frSubstantif désignant un événement ou une circonstance défavorable qui retarde, entrave ou inverse une progression, souvent en causant déception ou contrariété.deSubstantiv für ein ungünstiges Ereignis oder einen Umstand, das/der den Fortschritt verzögert, behindert oder rückgängig macht und oft Enttäuschung oder Ärger hervorruft.ptSubstantivo que designa um evento ou circunstância desfavorável que atrasa, impede ou reverte o progresso, frequentemente causando frustração ou desapontamento.zh名词，指阻碍、延缓或逆转进展的不利事件或情况，常令人失望或沮丧。arاسم يشير إلى حدث أو ظرف غير مواتٍ يعوق التقدم أو يؤخره أو يعكس مساره، وغالبًا ما يسبب خيبة أمل أو انزعاجًا.

1. Hindrance or obstacle B2 formal

   An event that delays or reverses progress, causing a delay or difficulty.

   • The project suffered a major setback when funding was cut.
   • Her illness was a temporary setback in her career.
   • The team experienced a setback after losing their star player.

   ruПрепятствиеesReves, contratiempofrRevers, obstacledeRückschlagptRevészh挫折arعَقَبَة

   Synonyme: barrierdelaydifficultyhindrancehitchimpedimentobstacleobstructionreversesnag

   Antonyme: advanceadvantageaidassistanceboostbreakhelpimprovementprogresssuccess

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• setback's possessive singular form