demerit
🇺🇸
/diːˈmerɪt/
🇬🇧
/diːˈmerɪt/
noun
R
A negative aspect or problem with something.
The main demerit of this plan is its high cost.
R
A mark that is given to a student for bad behavior.
If you forget your homework, you will receive a demerit.
translation
A negative aspect or problem with something.; A mark that is given to a student for bad behavior.
Word Forms
Plural
demerits