Nemeses

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 traveler's nemeses, lost luggage and delayed flights, ruined her vacation.

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