Words For Obstacles And Setbacks

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The unexpected delay really put a crimp in our project timeline.
• Running out of gas really put a crimp in our road trip.
• Her getting sick really put a crimp in our girls' night out.
• The new regulations put a crimp in our ability to innovate.