knock-back

美 [ˈnɑːk bæk]英 [ˈnɒk bæk]
  • n.(尤指被人拒绝时受到的)挫折,挫伤,打击
knock-backknock-back

noun

informal(尤指被人拒绝时受到的)挫折,挫伤,打击
a difficulty or problem that makes you feel less confident that you will be successful in sth that you are doing, especially when sb rejects you or sth you suggest or ask