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unplanned setback
[ʌnˈplænd ˈsetbæk]
noun
pl: unplanned setbacks
revés não planejado
1.
An unexpected failure, delay, or problem that interrupts progress toward a goal
The project experienced an unplanned setback when the main contractor withdrew.
O projeto sofreu um revés não planejado quando o contratante principal se retirou.
2.
An unforeseen difficulty or obstacle that was not anticipated in planning
Despite the unplanned setback, the team remained committed to meeting the deadline.
Apesar do revés não planejado, a equipe permaneceu comprometida em cumprir o prazo.
NYC Slang
curveball
Synonyms
unexpected setback
unforeseen obstacle
surprise delay
unanticipated problem
contratempo
Antonyms
planned progress
expected success
anticipated gain
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
revés não planejado / contratempo inesperado
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
contratempo / imprevisto
Business and corporate contexts often use 'contratempo'
Portugal
contratempo não previsto / imprevisto
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a wrench in the works
a bump in the road
an unexpected hiccup
levar um balde de água fria (to get a bucket of cold water)
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