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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Drawing on national reports and other inputs, a "global review" of collective improvements and pitfalls is being finalised.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Are there pitfalls in moving away from Kroger’s longstanding pricing strategy?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
What approaches worked well, and were there any pitfalls I should be aware of?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
But she also encounters pitfalls that threaten to derail her ambitions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
There was no way to foresee the psychological pitfalls.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
