Nemeses

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

The journalist's nemeses, the lack of reliable sources and conflicting information, made it hard for her to report the truth.

Growing up in poverty, she believed that a life of struggle was her nemeses.

He had a feeling of foreboding that the car accident he had avoided would ultimately prove to be his nemeses.

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

Writer's block and self-doubt were his nemeses when it came to writing.