demerito

Definitions of demerito
  1. noun
    the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
    synonyms: manchevolezza
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    antonyms:
    benemerenza, merito, pregio
    any admirable quality or attribute
    type of:
    merito, pregio, valore
    the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful
  2. noun
    a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
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    type of:
    marchio
    a symbol of disgrace or infamy
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