Nemeses

The farmer's nemeses were the locusts that ate his crops year after year.

The city's nemeses, potholes, made for a bumpy and frustrating commute.

Impulsive buying was one of her nemeses that resulted in a financial crisis.

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

His stubbornness was one of his nemeses that often led to arguments with his loved ones.

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