greatest enemy

language: en

definitions

  1. The most dangerous, hostile, or formidable opponent or adversary that a person, group, or nation faces in a direct conflict or competition.
    en: The most dangerous, hostile, or formidable opponent or adversary that a person, group, or nation faces in a direct conflict or competition.
  2. A metaphorical reference to one's own destructive habits, emotions, or character flaws, such as fear, procrastination, or arrogance, that primarily prevent personal success.
    en: A metaphorical reference to one's own destructive habits, emotions, or character flaws, such as fear, procrastination, or arrogance, that primarily prevent personal success.
  3. The most critical obstacle, deficiency, or adverse condition that significantly hinders progress, development, or the achievement of a specific goal.
    en: The most critical obstacle, deficiency, or adverse condition that significantly hinders progress, development, or the achievement of a specific goal.

examples

  1. During the rebellion, the colonial forces were viewed by many locals as the greatest enemy.

    During the rebellion, the colonial forces were viewed by many locals as the greatest enemy.

  2. He realized that his greatest enemy was not his competitors, but his own lack of discipline.

    He realized that his greatest enemy was not his competitors, but his own lack of discipline.

  3. Poor infrastructure continues to be the greatest enemy of economic growth in the region.

    Poor infrastructure continues to be the greatest enemy of economic growth in the region.