- setback
- reverse
- check
- defeat
- frustration
- disappointment
- to frustrate
- to discourage
- to set sb back
- to blunt
- to subdue
Generated definitions (experimental)
- setback
- reverse
- check
- defeat
- frustration
- disappointment
- to frustrate
- to discourage
- to set sb back
- to blunt
- to subdue
This meaning refers to an unexpected challenge or obstacle that hinders progress.
This meaning indicates a change to an opposite direction, often used in contexts of plans or progress being undone.
His health issues led to a reversal of the plan.
The company's financial situation experienced a significant reverse.
This meaning is used when referring to halting progress or restraining someone or something.
His actions were checked in time, preventing larger issues.
This measure effectively checked the spread of errors.
This meaning signifies a loss in a competition, struggle, or battle, both literal and metaphorical.
We faced an unexpected defeat in the competition.
This meaning describes a feeling of annoyance or disappointment due to inability to achieve something.
She felt very frustrated by the setbacks at work.
Similar to frustration, this meaning conveys a sense of sadness or displeasure when expectations are not met.
The result of the competition left me feeling disappointed.
Her disappointment was due to not achieving her goals.
This usage indicates the action of causing someone to feel frustrated.
Her actions made him feel frustrated.
The delay frustrated the whole team.
This meaning is about causing someone to lose confidence or enthusiasm.
This meaning refers to causing a delay or hindrance to someone’s progress.
His accident set back the project significantly.
This change set back their plans.
This meaning suggests reducing the effectiveness or intensity of something.
This meaning involves overcoming, restraining, or controlling someone or something.
Generated collocations (experimental)
cuò zhé挫折jiào yù教育setback educationkè fú克服cuò zhé挫折to overcome setbacksmiàn duì面对cuò zhé挫折to face setbackscuò zhé挫折jīng lì经历experience of setbackscuò zhé gǎn挫折感sense of frustrationcuò zhé挫折de的nì jìng逆境the adversity of setbackscuò zhé挫折Zhōng中chéng zhǎng成长to grow through setbacksxīn lǐ心理cuò zhé挫折psychological setbackshì yè事业cuò zhé挫折career setbackcuò zhé挫折zuò wéi作为dòng lì动力setbacks as motivationchǔ lǐ处理cuò zhé挫折to deal with setbackscuò zhé挫折yú与Chéng gōng成功setbacks and success