Nemeses

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

Eating too much junk food can be a nemeses to your waistline.

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

The hero and his nemeses had a fierce battle that lasted for days.

Her procrastination was her nemeses when it came to completing projects.