nemesis

noun
UK: /ˈneməsɪs/
US: /ˈneməsɪs/

  1. An enemy that is very difficult to defeat.

    1. Lack of funding became the project's nemesis.
    2. For years, he struggled against his political nemesis, determined to win the next election.

  2. Something that constantly causes problems or annoyance.

    1. Mosquitoes were the nemesis of our camping trip.
    2. The constant glitches in the software proved to be the office's shared nemesis.

  3. A person who punishes someone else for bad things that they have done.

    1. In Greek myths, Nemesis was the goddess of revenge.
    2. The detective saw himself as the nemesis of all criminals in the city.

Synonyms

rival foe opponent bane adversary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nemesis" in English means: An enemy that is very difficult to defeat., Something that constantly causes problems or annoyance., A person who punishes someone else for bad things that they have done..

The phonetic transcription of "nemesis" is /ˈneməsɪs/ in British English and /ˈneməsɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nemesis": rival, foe, opponent, bane, adversary.

Example usage of "nemesis": "Lack of funding became the project's nemesis.". More examples on the page.