Word meaning
nemesis
noun · NEM-ih-sis
What does nemesis mean?
Nemesis means a long-standing rival or an unbeatable opponent; a downfall caused by that opponent.
Nemesis in a sentence
“Calculus was my nemesis in college.”
Synonyms for nemesis
- archenemy
- rival
- adversary
Where does nemesis come from?
From Nemesis, the Greek goddess of retribution.
How to remember nemesis
- Say it out loud a few times: NEM-ih-sis.
- Write one sentence of your own using nemesis, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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