English to Maltese Meaning of setback - intopp


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Definitions of setback in English
Noun(1) an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
Examples of setback in English
(1) a serious setback for the peace process(2) Unfortunately, the amount of work that she was being forced to do was a huge setback to their progress.(3) This would be a setback to progress that has been made.(4) In fact, many men have experienced the crushing setback of reverse discrimination when seeking jobs.(5) It was a serious setback for the Mayo men and four minutes later this was compounded when Hayes set up Mark Ronan for the opening goal of the match.(6) Remember to provide for a 10-foot setback from property lines and buildings.(7) a serious setback for the peace process(8) The decision will be seen as a serious setback to the team's hopes of progressing to the Euro 2004 finals in Portugal.(9) The findings will be a serious setback for Blair and Jack McConnell as they battle to persuade activists to campaign in the coming election.(10) they had to get permission to overlap the city's setback lines(11) He said there is a window of opportunity to reverse the environmental setback caused by many years of neglect.(12) Leave the lip in place because it seems that even a three-course wall looks nicer with the setback .(13) As the process moves forward, there will no doubt be frustrating delays and difficult setbacks .(14) It is also the story of reversals and setbacks in broader social and economic policy, as Richard Rothstein has argued.(15) This lack of preparation caused some serious setbacks .(16) They move into a tenement, the only place they can afford, and set about making a good life despite some serious setbacks .
Related Phrases of setback
(1) set-back ::
sett lura
Synonyms
Noun
1. problem ::
problema
2. difficulty ::
diffikultà
3. hitch ::
irbit
4. complication ::
kumplikazzjoni
5. upset ::
imdejjaq
6. disappointment ::
diżappunt
7. misfortune ::
sfortuna
8. mishap ::
inċident
9. reversal ::
treġġigħ lura
10. blow ::
blow
11. stumbling block ::
ostaklu
12. hurdle ::
ostaklu
13. hindrance ::
xkiel
14. impediment ::
impediment
15. obstruction ::
ostruzzjoni
16. delay ::
dewmien
17. holdup ::
holdup
18. glitch ::
glitch
19. hiccup ::
sulluzzu
Verb
20. put back ::
Poġġi lura
21. knock back ::
knock lura
Word Example from TV Shows
this is a setback and we should
adopt a different strategy.

this is a SETBACK and we should adopt a different strategy.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 21

this is a setback and we should
adopt a different strategy.

this is a SETBACK and we should adopt a different strategy.

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 19

We have had a bit of a setback.

We have had a bit of a SETBACK.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 11

Look, you guys, you had a,
you had a setback, you know?

Look, you guys, you had a, you had a SETBACK, you know?

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 9

Okay, what is the setback
on property lines

Okay, what is the SETBACK on property lines

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 14

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