Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
comeuppance
Noun
/kʌmˈʌpəns/
Definition
A deserved punishment or fate that one receives after inappropriate behavior.
Examples
- After cheating on the test, Jake finally got his comeuppance when he failed the course.
- The corrupt politician faced his comeuppance when he was arrested for fraud.
- Her rude comments about her colleagues resulted in her comeuppance when she was passed over for a promotion.
Meaning
Comeuppance refers to receiving what one truly deserves, often after acting unethically or incorrectly.
Synonyms
- Retribution
- Punishment
- Deserts
- Payment
- Reckoning
