Asked in: SSC MTS 2023
setback in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC MTS 2023 Synonyms
Select the most appropriate synonym of the bracketed word in the following sentence to fill in the blank.
The athlete’s injury was a ________(defeat) for the team’s chances of winning the championship.Answer & explanation
Answer: A) setback
Answer: (1) setback
Solution:
• The word "defeat" means a loss, failure, or a negative outcome that stops progress (पराजय या असफलता)
• The most appropriate synonym in this context is "setback", which means an event that delays progress or causes failure temporarily (अवरोध या बाधा)
• So, the sentence becomes:
"The athlete’s injury was a setback for the team’s chances of winning the championship."
Other options:
• breakthrough – a sudden success or progress (उल्लेखनीय प्रगति) – opposite of "defeat"
• stress – mental or physical pressure (तनाव) – unrelated to the context of loss
• progression – movement or advancement forward (प्रगति) – opposite of "defeat"
Therefore, the correct synonym of "de
setback – questions
Has setback been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – setback has been asked in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2023.