pitfall
noun
a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
pitfalls
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pluralof pitfall.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Here are four major financial pitfalls to be aware of.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
There are pitfalls to aligning too closely however, as Reading and Charlton Athletic have previously discovered.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Appointments made against a backdrop of social turmoil always come with many pitfalls," said Prytula, adding that Drapaty now faces "inflated expectations".
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
And the failure of Prohibition would provide the nation with a powerful lesson in the pitfalls of attempting to legislate morality.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
