51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

pitfall

[ pit-fawl ]

noun

  1. a lightly covered and unnoticeable pit prepared as a trap for people or animals.
  2. any trap or danger for the unwary:

    the pitfall of excessive pride.



pitfall

/ ˈɪˌɔː /

noun

  1. an unsuspected difficulty or danger
  2. a trap in the form of a concealed pit, designed to catch men or wild animals
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pitfall1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English pittefalle, equivalent to pitte pit 1 + falle ( Old English fealle ) “trap”
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pitfall1

Old English pytt pit 1+ fealle trap
Discover More

Synonym Study

See trap 1.
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

Despite those potential pitfalls, major brands and platforms have jumped on the live shopping bandwagon.

From

"We do pride ourselves on making sure we always go about things in the right way, but there were some pitfalls out there," she said.

From

It educates young people about the potential pitfalls of sharing nude pictures, and how they can be posted elsewhere without their consent.

From

The diplomatic pitfalls of cross words and cancelled press conferences will be troubling the minds of British officials as they prepare for the trip.

From

I wanted to know what the pitfalls were.

From

Advertisement

Related 51Թs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement