Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demerit
noun
/dɪˈmɛrɪt/
Definition
A mark against a person for misconduct or failure; a fault or disadvantage.
Examples
- Students may receive a demerit for not following school rules.
- Despite her qualifications, the demerit of her past experience affected her job application.
- He earned a demerit for being late to class again.
Meaning
Demerit refers to a negative point or a disadvantage associated with an individual or a particular situation.
Synonyms
- flaw
- shortcoming
- disadvantage
- fault
