nemesis
noun
something that a person cannot conquer, achieve, etc..
nemeses
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pluralof nemesis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.
From Salon ● May 16, 2026
Finally, ceilings necessarily keep any number of nemeses out.
From Slate ● May 9, 2026
Usually it plays out as a cute moment, the assembled gaggle cooing awwww at the exchange as the queried party answers far more effusively than they do for their daily adult nemeses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
There’s real love there, even among the people who are onscreen nemeses, mortal enemies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2025
Folks informed on business rivals, ancient nemeses, and neighbors, recounting old conversations where the traitors had uttered forbidden sympathies.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
