Setback (Noun)

Meaning

An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural events.

Synonyms

• Blow
• Black Eye
• Reversal
• Reverse

Hypernyms

• Natural Event
• Happening
• Occurrence

Hyponyms

• Whammy

Related Words

• Set Back (verb)