Nemesis

Pronunciation: /ˈnɛməsɪs/

Definitions of nemesis

noun a downfall caused by an inescapable agent

Example Sentences

A1 My nemesis in the office is always stealing my lunch.

A2 The rival team proved to be our toughest nemesis in the tournament.

B1 Her constant procrastination was her biggest nemesis when trying to meet deadlines.

B2 The detective knew that the criminal mastermind was his ultimate nemesis.

C1 The politician saw the opposing party as his nemesis in the upcoming election.

C2 The two business moguls had been rivals for years, each considering the other as their nemesis.

Examples of nemesis in a Sentence

formal The detective considered the criminal to be his nemesis in the ongoing investigation.

informal I swear, that guy at work is my nemesis - he always tries to one-up me.

slang I can't stand that girl, she's like my high school nemesis all over again.

figurative Procrastination is my biggest nemesis when it comes to productivity.

Grammatical Forms of nemesis

• past tense: nemesised
• plural: nemeses
• comparative: more nemesis
• superlative: most nemesis
• present tense: nemesis
• future tense: will nemesis
• perfect tense: have nemesised
• continuous tense: is nemesising
• singular: nemesis
• positive degree: nemesis
• infinitive: to nemesis
• gerund: nemesising
• participle: nemesising

Origin and Evolution of nemesis

First Known Use: 1560 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'nemesis' originates from Greek mythology, specifically from the goddess Nemesis who enacted retribution against those who showed hubris.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nemesis' has evolved to refer to a formidable and unbeatable opponent or rival, embodying the idea of poetic justice and retribution.