archnemesis

/ɑrtʃˈnɛməsɪs/
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Other forms: archnemeses

Definitions of archnemesis
  1. noun
    something important that a person is unable to accomplish or overcome
  2. noun
    a main competitor or opponent that a person cannot win against
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