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Demerit
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the quality of being inadequate, often suggesting a deficiency or fault in performance or capability
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a point against someone for a fault or wrongdoing, often used in educational or disciplinary contexts
demerit
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merit
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Example
The demerit of the candidate's proposal was its lack of detailed planning and insufficient consideration of potential risks.
Slow processing speed was identified as a demerit of the software, causing frustration among users.
A key demerit of the plan was its failure to address concerns raised by stakeholders.
Lack of experience proved to be a demerit for the candidate during the job interview.
The tendency of the product to malfunction after prolonged use was a significant demerit.
