Demerit
Pronunciation: /diːˈmɛrət/
Demerit (noun)
- A mark given for bad behavior or a mistake.
- A fault or disadvantage of something.
Examples
- The main demerit of the plan is its high cost.
- A demerit of the proposal is the lack of resources.
Common collocations: highlight a demerit, consider the demerits, face a demerit, overcome a demerit, weigh the demerits