DEMERITS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

demerits

noun

plural of demerit

as in weaknesses

a defect in character my keyboarding has the advantage of speed but the demerit of inaccuracy

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Recent Examples of demerits Fresca Palapa drink stand at 2601 Preston Road scored three demerits and was temporarily closed after health inspectors noted water was not available in the kiosk and there was a lack of water in the three-compartment sink. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026 Those were the only demerits of the night for Ohtani. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 May 2026 As a do-it-all shoe, however, the SL Evo has two major demerits. — Scott Douglas, Outside, 12 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The core challenge is agents' ability to exploit existing weaknesses at scale, necessitating improved governance and careful permission management.

— Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
But that means Japan now has significant weaknesses – remarkable for an advanced country that plays such a critical geopolitical role.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of weaknesses

Noun

Now, thermal visibility is extremely useful in countless scenarios, such as rescue operations in smoke or darkness, inspections for identifying faults in infrastructure, covert operations in the dark, security monitoring, and safety.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
But new trace faults found in the area required a new dam to be constructed, doubling the price by 2016 to $400 million.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Definition of faults

Noun

To choose a word, individuals should reflect on past shortcomings and future demands, selecting a term that encourages growth.

— Rick Tollakson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Many of the shortcomings identified by the review revolve around the Bonita shelter, whose closure has been delayed.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

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