Nemeses

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.

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.

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