Nemesis
noun
A person or thing that a person cannot conquer, achieve, or have superiority over.
Superman's nemesis is Lex Luthor.
Often appears as...
- meet one's nemesis
- encounter a nemesis
noun
A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
In the end, his nemesis was his own greed.
Often appears as...
- meet one's nemesis
- unavoidable nemesis
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Literary
noun
In ancient Greek religion, Nemesis is the goddess who enacts retribution against those who succumb to hubris.
Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, was always watching.
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Historical, Religious
noun
A person or thing that a person cannot conquer, achieve, or have superiority over.
Superman's nemesis is Lex Luthor.
Often appears as...
- meet one's nemesis
- encounter a nemesis
noun
A punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided.
In the end, his nemesis was his own greed.
Often appears as...
- meet one's nemesis
- unavoidable nemesis
Usage tips
Literary
noun
In ancient Greek religion, Nemesis is the goddess who enacts retribution against those who succumb to hubris.
Nemesis, the goddess of revenge, was always watching.
Usage tips
Historical, Religious
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unbeatable Challenge
Use 'nemesis' for something or someone that always seems to defeat or outdo a person, often creating ongoing strife.
Trying to swim across the channel proved to be his nemesis.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Opposition
'Nemesis' often signifies a particular person's long-standing rival, implying deep-seated competition.
At every chess tournament, he saw her as his nemesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Pop Culture Reference
In stories, 'nemesis' is commonly used to describe the main antagonist or villain who opposes the hero.
The superhero confronted his nemesis in an epic battle for justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Unbeatable Challenge
Use 'nemesis' for something or someone that always seems to defeat or outdo a person, often creating ongoing strife.
Trying to swim across the channel proved to be his nemesis.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Opposition
'Nemesis' often signifies a particular person's long-standing rival, implying deep-seated competition.
At every chess tournament, he saw her as his nemesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Pop Culture Reference
In stories, 'nemesis' is commonly used to describe the main antagonist or villain who opposes the hero.
The superhero confronted his nemesis in an epic battle for justice.
Pro Tip 1/3Unbeatable Challenge
Use 'nemesis' for something or someone that always seems to defeat or outdo a person, often creating ongoing strife.
Trying to swim across the channel proved to be his nemesis.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Opposition
'Nemesis' often signifies a particular person's long-standing rival, implying deep-seated competition.
At every chess tournament, he saw her as his nemesis.
Pro Tip 3/3Pop Culture Reference
In stories, 'nemesis' is commonly used to describe the main antagonist or villain who opposes the hero.
The superhero confronted his nemesis in an epic battle for justice.
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Summiting the World’s...
magazine story which includes a detailed map of the mountain it's in the february issue of national geographic plus nemesis got a new memoir out about climbing the 14 highest peaks in the world in record time it's called beyond possible i've read it and i couldn't put it down also if you're wondering about the
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Sunni Brown: Doodlers,...
Because doodling is so universally accessible and it is not intimidating as an art form, it can be leveraged as a portal through which we move people into higher levels of visual literacy. My friends, the doodle has never been the nemesis of intellectual thought. In reality, it is one of its greatest allies.
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Jacqueline Novogratz:...
And I wore it whenever I could, thinking it was the most fabulous thing I owned. Until one day in ninth grade, when I was standing with a number of the football players. And my body had clearly changed, and Matt, who was undeniably my nemesis in high school, said in a booming voice that
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Why should you read...
and Saleem’s nemesis Shiva, a gifted warrior. With his powers of telepathy, Saleem forges connections with a vast network of the children of midnight— including a figure who can step through time and mirrors,
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After billions of years...
This robot will soon be obsolete, because of new explanatory knowledge, progress. But from the cosmic perspective, explanatory knowledge is the nemesis of the hierarchy rule.
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Life as a City Fox 360°...
lots of the foxes natural prey are found in parks and gardens but there's also a chance of running into their nemesis dogs they will hunt but the main reason
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Attack of the Killer...
of animal getting the upper hand the more numerous a species becomes the more likely it will be attacked by its nemesis a cordis EPS fungus
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The Antarctic's...
penguins to navigate through but in addition to that they have to face their nemesis the leopard seal is three meters long it's enormous
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Mark Bezos: A life...
but I'm no hero. I carried my payload back downstairs where I met my nemesis and the precious dog by the front door.
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Old Woman Is Master Sea...
But as they forage off the coast of one small island their greatest nemesis is approaching.
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Summiting the World’s...
magazine story which includes a detailed map of the mountain it's in the february issue of national geographic plus nemesis got a new memoir out about climbing the 14 highest peaks in the world in record time it's called beyond possible i've read it and i couldn't put it down also if you're wondering about the
Video examples
Sunni Brown: Doodlers,...
Because doodling is so universally accessible and it is not intimidating as an art form, it can be leveraged as a portal through which we move people into higher levels of visual literacy. My friends, the doodle has never been the nemesis of intellectual thought. In reality, it is one of its greatest allies.
Video examples
Jacqueline Novogratz:...
And I wore it whenever I could, thinking it was the most fabulous thing I owned. Until one day in ninth grade, when I was standing with a number of the football players. And my body had clearly changed, and Matt, who was undeniably my nemesis in high school, said in a booming voice that
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Why should you read...
and Saleem’s nemesis Shiva, a gifted warrior. With his powers of telepathy, Saleem forges connections with a vast network of the children of midnight— including a figure who can step through time and mirrors,
Video examples
After billions of years...
This robot will soon be obsolete, because of new explanatory knowledge, progress. But from the cosmic perspective, explanatory knowledge is the nemesis of the hierarchy rule.
Video examples
Life as a City Fox 360°...
lots of the foxes natural prey are found in parks and gardens but there's also a chance of running into their nemesis dogs they will hunt but the main reason
Video examples
Attack of the Killer...
of animal getting the upper hand the more numerous a species becomes the more likely it will be attacked by its nemesis a cordis EPS fungus
Video examples
The Antarctic's...
penguins to navigate through but in addition to that they have to face their nemesis the leopard seal is three meters long it's enormous
Video examples
Mark Bezos: A life...
but I'm no hero. I carried my payload back downstairs where I met my nemesis and the precious dog by the front door.
Video examples
Old Woman Is Master Sea...
But as they forage off the coast of one small island their greatest nemesis is approaching.
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Quote examples
John Battelle
American Businessman
It's not easy being number two. As a marketer, you have limited choices - you can pretend you're not defined by the market leader, or, you can embrace your position and go directly after your nemesis.
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Jack Nicklaus
American Golfer
The long irons are the nemesis of the average golfer. I'm convinced that the underlying reason for this is that he keeps hearing how hard they are to handle. They're not that difficult, truly.
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Marina and the Diamonds
Welsh Musician
Love is really my nemesis. I never really allowed myself to indulge in such basic things because I was so motivated and thought that if I did I wouldn't succeed.
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Kaitlin Olson
American Actress
I was really shy and kept to the theater department. I was keeping my eyes down when I walked through the halls. So, no nemesis. Not in high school, anyway.
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David Agus
American Businessman
Cancer is the ultimate nemesis that hangs in the balance for one in three women and one in two men in their lifetime.
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Jennifer O'Neill
American Actress
My nemesis - my downfall, if you will - was relationships, and trying to fulfill them.
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Skyler Samuels
American Actress
TV shows always pit girls against each other; there's always a nemesis.
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Eric Johnson
Canadian Actor
I have played my fair share of bad guys, or at least the nemesis.
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David Lyons
Australian Actor
The measure of a superhero is always his nemesis.
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Bret Hart
Canadian Wrestler
Ric Flair is an old nemesis of mine.
Quote examples
John Battelle
American Businessman
It's not easy being number two. As a marketer, you have limited choices - you can pretend you're not defined by the market leader, or, you can embrace your position and go directly after your nemesis.
Quote examples
Jack Nicklaus
American Golfer
The long irons are the nemesis of the average golfer. I'm convinced that the underlying reason for this is that he keeps hearing how hard they are to handle. They're not that difficult, truly.
Quote examples
Marina and the Diamonds
Welsh Musician
Love is really my nemesis. I never really allowed myself to indulge in such basic things because I was so motivated and thought that if I did I wouldn't succeed.
Quote examples
Kaitlin Olson
American Actress
I was really shy and kept to the theater department. I was keeping my eyes down when I walked through the halls. So, no nemesis. Not in high school, anyway.
Quote examples
David Agus
American Businessman
Cancer is the ultimate nemesis that hangs in the balance for one in three women and one in two men in their lifetime.
Quote examples
Jennifer O'Neill
American Actress
My nemesis - my downfall, if you will - was relationships, and trying to fulfill them.
Quote examples
Skyler Samuels
American Actress
TV shows always pit girls against each other; there's always a nemesis.
Quote examples
Eric Johnson
Canadian Actor
I have played my fair share of bad guys, or at least the nemesis.
Quote examples
David Lyons
Australian Actor
The measure of a superhero is always his nemesis.
Quote examples
Bret Hart
Canadian Wrestler
Ric Flair is an old nemesis of mine.
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