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
Those were the only demerits of the night for Ohtani.
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Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 May 2026
When the total of demerits exceeds 30, the restaurant must take immediate action to fix the worst violations and has 48 hours to fix the rest.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 May 2026
When the total of demerits exceeds 30, the restaurant must take immediate action to fix the worst violations and has 48 hours to fix the rest.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerits
Noun
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The problem is having a setup around him that simultaneously platforms his strengths and covers for his weaknesses.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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What are your true emotional and mental weaknesses?—
Terry Terrones,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The article pointed out that many of her colleagues are multi-millionaires, and her anti-capitalist view that has garnered attention could show faults in her philosophy.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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This commitment to one another, to seeing each other’s faults and growth, is one of the miracles of being in a band.—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The characters then cross the nine concentric circles of hell, beginning with Limbo and then various circles where the souls of those who commit different sins end up.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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There are worse sins in the world.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The checklist included all her shortcomings, physical and otherwise.—
Erin Entrada Kelly,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Heirloom cherry tomatoes have a shorter shelf life than hybrids, but their flavor overrides their shortcomings.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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“Demerits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demerits. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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