Nemeses

His phobia of heights was one of his nemeses that prevented him from enjoying outdoor activities.

Impulsive buying was one of her nemeses that resulted in a financial crisis.

The nemeses of clean energy are the fossil fuel industries that have long dominated the world's energy production.

The chef's nemeses, a lack of fresh ingredients and poor kitchen equipment, limited his culinary creations.

The homeowner's nemeses, termites, caused extensive damage to the structure of their house.

The hiker's nemeses, blisters on her feet, made it difficult for her to continue on the trail.

The hiker's nemeses were the difficult terrain and bad weather.