as in weakness
a defect in character
my keyboarding has the advantage of speed but the demerit of inaccuracy
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Recent Examples of demerit
My grade is an A-minus, the lone demerit from failing to reach a Super Bowl.
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Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Stockyards Hotel located at 109 East Exchange Ave. had 35 demerits and scored 13 on a follow-up inspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
Food establishments receiving more than 30 demerits have 48 hours to fix the worst problems and then clean up the rest.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Under the old system, a perfect score was 0 demerits.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Stockyards Hotel located at 109 East Exchange Ave. had 35 demerits and scored 13 on a follow-up inspection, according to the report.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
Food establishments receiving more than 30 demerits have 48 hours to fix the worst problems and then clean up the rest.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2025
Under the old system, a perfect score was 0 demerits.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demerit
Noun
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And the weakness is extending to other travel industry forecasts, like hotels.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Potential symptoms include insomnia, muscle cramps, constipation, nausea and vomiting, fatigue, weakness, numbness, tingling, personality changes and heart arrhythmias, experts say.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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In his answer to the lawsuit, Walker contends that any liability for damages should be reduced or eliminated if it is revealed that Sevier failed to mitigate his damages and was negligent and/or comparatively at fault.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Our inability to pay attention is not just the smartphone’s fault.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Facing his inquisitors Ono dutifully confessed to, and publicly atoned for, all his past sins: His support of DEI, academic freedom, the First Amendment and more.—
Ron Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Will RuPaul's Drag Race justice finally be done to forgive the sins of the drag queens who committed the Great Betrayal of Nicole Paige Brooks From Atlanta, Ga.?—
Joey Nolfi Published,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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The Knicks’ new coach must find ways to maximize the Brunson-and-Towns duo’s strengths while hiding both of their shortcomings on the defensive end.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Most of us root for the underdog, so the humility to admit to shortcomings, the generosity of spirit required to commend staff, and the courage to ask for support are more examples of how tapping into vulnerability can be a strength.—
Dr. Ella F. Washington,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Other criminals who commit violent acts are perhaps more at ease with their moral failings.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The military, which has ruled Pakistan for much of the country’s history, has long used hostility toward India to deflect from its own failings.—
AQIL SHAH,
Foreign Affairs,
23 May 2025
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Risk of nutrient deficiencies: Using powders instead of whole foods may result in nutrient deficiencies.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2025
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How pellagra ravaged northern Italy Pellagra is a severe systemic disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B3, or niacin.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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