noun🔗ShareAn obstacle, delay, disadvantage, blow (an adverse event which retards or prevents progress towards a desired outcome)"After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way."outcomeeventbusinessachievementsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe required distance between a structure and a road."The building's setback from the road is 10 meters. "propertyarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA step-like recession in a wall."Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes."architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn offset to the temperature setting of a thermostat to cover a period when more or less heating is required than usual."The thermostat's setback was set to 68 degrees for the overnight hours to conserve energy. "technologyenergyutilitydevicebuildingsystemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(possibly obsolete) A backset; a countercurrent; an eddy."The small setback in the stream's flow created a temporary swirling pool near the rocks. "outcomenegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA backset; a check; a repulse; a relapse."The unexpected illness was a setback to her plans for the marathon. "outcomebusinesseventsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
