Nemeses

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

The city's nemeses, potholes, made for a bumpy and frustrating commute.

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

Poor time management was one of his nemeses that hindered his productivity.

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