Demerit
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈmɛɹɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Demerit is a noun meaning A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
Meaning
A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
More Meanings
- A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
- That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
- To deserve.
- To depreciate or cry down.
Example Sentences
They see no merit or demerit in any man or any action.
You hold that every sin is an infinite evil, demeriting endless punishment.
I fall to riſe, mount to thy maker, ſpirit, /. Leaue here thy body, death ha's her demerit.
Faith by her own dignity and worthiness doth not demerit justice and righteousness; but receiveth and embraceth the same offered unto us in the gospel […]
Word Forms
- demerits
- demeriting
- demerited
Synonyms for demerit
Depending on context, synonyms include discredit, fault.
Antonyms for demerit
Common opposites include merit, virtue.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fault, weakness, disamenity, limitation, deficientness, disadvantageousness.
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