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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And though that freedom sounds good in theory, it has pitfalls.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Yet while it boasts one of the highest adoption rates in the bloc, Ireland also shows some of the pitfalls of Europe's AI push.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Nevertheless, we need a balanced approach to avoid the putative pitfalls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
Here’s how the restraining order process is supposed to work — and the pitfalls that prevent many applications from moving forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
Generally, I’m the one to identify perils and pitfalls.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
