sets back Antonyms
Meaning of sets back
sets back
a checking of progress, defeat, reverse, pitch entry 4 sense 7, cost, a slowing of progress, the distance of a structure or other feature (such as a well or septic system) from the property line or other feature, to slow the progress of, the area produced by a setback, automatic scheduled adjustment to a lower temperature setting of a thermostat, a placing of a face of a building on a line some distance to the rear of the building line or of the wall below
sets back Sentence Examples
- The recent financial setbacks have forced the company to downsize its operations.
- The team faced numerous setbacks during the project, but they persevered and ultimately succeeded.
- The injured athlete experienced setbacks in their recovery, but they remained determined to return to competition.
- The negotiations hit a setback when one party refused to budge on their demands.
- The investigation into the accident has suffered setbacks due to lack of evidence.
- The project was plagued by setbacks and delays, leading to its eventual cancellation.
- The student's academic performance has had several setbacks, and they are now on academic probation.
- The company's new product launch suffered setbacks due to production issues.
- The politician's campaign faced setbacks after a series of negative media reports.
- The marriage was going through a period of setbacks, but the couple is working to resolve their issues.
FAQs About the word sets back
a checking of progress, defeat, reverse, pitch entry 4 sense 7, cost, a slowing of progress, the distance of a structure or other feature (such as a well or sep
slows, snags, blocks,holds back, retards, detains, keeps, holds over, holds up, delays
carries on, persists, follows through (with), keeps up, continues,keeps (on), runs on, marches, progresses, advances
The recent financial setbacks have forced the company to downsize its operations.
The team faced numerous setbacks during the project, but they persevered and ultimately succeeded.
The injured athlete experienced setbacks in their recovery, but they remained determined to return to competition.
The negotiations hit a setback when one party refused to budge on their demands.
