pitfall (Meaning)
pitfall (n)
an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
a trap in the form of a concealed hole
pitfall (n.)
A pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of any kind.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pitfall
pitfall Sentence Examples
- The concealed pitfall proved deadly to the unsuspecting wanderer.
- Financial pitfalls can lurk in even the most scheinbar sound investments.
- The recruiter warned of the potential pitfalls in accepting the job offer.
- Love's path is not without its pitfalls and heartaches.
- The politician's ambitious plans were thwarted by an unexpected pitfall in public opinion.
- The use of social media can be a minefield of potential pitfalls.
- The archaeological excavation revealed a series of pitfalls designed to deter intruders.
- The hiker's inexperience led him into a treacherous pitfall.
- The company's expansion plans were hindered by a major regulatory pitfall.
- The scientist's groundbreaking discovery was almost lost to a technical pitfall.
FAQs About the word pitfall
an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty, a trap in the form of a concealed holeA pit deceitfully covered to entrap wild beasts or men; a trap of an
hitch,risk, snag, booby trap, land mine, catch-22, snare, kicker,catch, peril
protection, shield, shield, guard, ward, ward, guard, protection, harbor, retreat
The concealed pitfall proved deadly to the unsuspecting wanderer.
Financial pitfalls can lurk in even the most scheinbar sound investments.
The recruiter warned of the potential pitfalls in accepting the job offer.
Love's path is not without its pitfalls and heartaches.
