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temporary setback
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a short-term obstacle or difficulty that hinders progress temporarily.

Meanings

a short-term obstacle or difficulty that hinders progress temporarily.

The project faced a temporary setback due to the unexpected power outage.

Synonyms

short-term obstaclebrief delaymomentary hindrance

Antonyms

permanent failurelong-term problem

a minor issue that is not expected to have a lasting impact.

Losing the client was just a temporary setback; we quickly found new business.

Synonyms

minor hiccuptransient issue

Antonyms

major crisisirreversible damage

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58