How to use "setback" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

by BuildMyVocab

Example sentences for "setback" in popular movie and book plots

  • Despite this, he never gives up and meets every failure or setback with a new attempt.  - Captain Flamingo
  • Unfortunately, he suffers a setback when, during his last address to the student body, he decides to ad lib a mention of The Great Pumpkin.  - You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown
  • This is not the only setback for the Empire: Palpatine had dispatched Sedriss and Vill Goir to capture Skywalker and Solusar.  - Dark Empire II
  • Tekker has meanwhile fled to the Borad, and blames the setback on the last remaining loyal Counsellor, Kendron, whom the Borad executes.  - Timelash
  • However, Stacy's plan suffers a setback when she develops a friendship with one of the women.  - Little Black Book
  • Lina is angry at being forgotten at school, and the incident appears to cause a serious setback between her and Martha.  - Mostly Martha (film)
  • Along the rest of the trip, the three still find themselves in several mishaps, but each setback only strengthens their relationship.  - Are We There Yet? (film)
  • Not only does she recover from the setback but she unites with her former-colleague from the travel agency.  - Boy & Girl
  • Once Daffy admits it is duck season, Elmer fires his shotgun at Daffy, causing the duck to suffer a temporary setback before he tries again.  - Rabbit Fire
  • A relationship develops, but suffers a setback when Ben discovers that her real name is not Sara.  - Sleeping with the Enemy
  • The ants ignore this setback and build bigger and more industrialized colonies.  - City (novel)
  • Willis decides to become "legal", but the oil well he buys is a huge setback that costs him nearly all his money.  - The Newton Boys
  • Uncle Fred is unruffled by this setback and decides to infiltrate the house as an imposter.  - Uncle Dynamite
  • However, the muscles in his leg violently rupture, putting him at a setback and scaring many of the people in the stands.  - The Animatrix
  • Conrad suffers a setback when he learns that Karen (Dinah Manoff), a friend of his from the psychiatric hospital, has committed suicide.  - Ordinary People
  • The girls find out that a planned visit by Yasuko has to be postponed because of a setback in her treatment.  - My Neighbor Totoro

Meaning of "setback" in English

Can you explain the meaning of "setback" in simple English? Help us by submitting your answer as comments.

Meaning of "setback" in Hindi

Do you know the Hindi meaning for "setback"? Let us know by posting a comment and earn good karma.

Discuss anything about the word setback below. Improve your vocabulary. Ask experts and help others learn new words. Prepare for exams like GRE, CAT, GMAT, Bank PO, GATE, SAT and others. Learn English as a second language.