noun🔗ShareНедостатки, изъяны, минусыA quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage"The old car has many merits, but its frequent breakdowns are significant demerits. "У старой машины много достоинств, но ее частые поломки - существенные недостатки.qualitynegativecharacteraspectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareВзыскание, замечаниеA 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. "Студент получил три взыскания за разговоры во время урока.educationmilitarymarknegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareНедостатки, проступкиThat which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert."Because he frequently disrupted class, the student received several demerits, resulting in detention. "Из-за частых нарушений дисциплины на уроке ученик получил несколько замечаний, что привело к задержанию.moralvaluecharacternegativeguiltChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading