noun🔗ShareMängel, Fehler, NachteileA quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage"The old car has many merits, but its frequent breakdowns are significant demerits. "Das alte Auto hat viele Vorzüge, aber seine häufigen Pannen sind erhebliche Nachteile.qualitynegativecharacteraspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTadel, VerweisA mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army."The student received three demerits for talking during class. "Der Schüler erhielt drei Verweise, weil er während des Unterrichts sprach.educationmilitarymarknegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNachteile, negative PunkteThat which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert."Because he frequently disrupted class, the student received several demerits, resulting in detention. "Weil er den Unterricht häufig störte, erhielt der Schüler mehrere Nachteile, was zu Nachsitzen führte.moralvaluecharacternegativeguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading