Synonyms of set back

Antonyms of set back

Collocations of set back

major setback
Frequency: 70 %

The unexpected financial crisis was a major setback for the company.

significant setback
Frequency: 65 %

The significant setback in sales revenue prompted a reassessment of the marketing strategy.

minor setback
Frequency: 60 %

The minor setback in production caused a delay in the project timeline.

unexpected setback
Frequency: 50 %

The unexpected setback in the construction plans required immediate action.

temporary setback
Frequency: 45 %

The temporary setback in negotiations will not hinder the overall progress.

Idiomatic Expressions for set back

  • Phrase: to set someone back
    Meaning: to cost someone a certain amount of money; to delay someone or something
    Usage: The new computer set me back $1000. The traffic jam set us back by an hour.