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demerit
This term functions as the direct antonym of merit, focusing on the negative attributes or failings of a subject. In a general sense, it describes a specific shortcoming or a drawback that reduces the overall value or appeal of a proposal or person, often used in formal evaluations or critical analyses.
In institutional settings, such as schools or military academies, the word takes on a concrete administrative meaning. Here, it refers to a formal penalty or a negative point assigned to a record to track disciplinary infractions. This usage transforms the abstract concept of a flaw into a quantifiable unit of punishment.
Meanings
Examples
The main demerit of this plan is the high cost.
One more demerit and you will be suspended from the academy.
The lack of flexibility is a significant demerit of the current software.
The lack of flexibility is a significant demerit of the current software.
I wonder if the demerits outweigh the benefits in this case.
He earned a demerit for failing to maintain his uniform standards.
The only demerit of the hotel was the noisy street outside.