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 detective and his nemeses engaged in a cat-and-mouse game that lasted for years.

The nemeses of the detective were always trying to outsmart him.

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